Procurement Sourcing Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Procurement Sourcing Advisor

  • Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
  • Diverse & challenging projects
  • 12month fixed term contract
  • Based in London, United Kingdom

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for a
Procurement Sourcing Advisor to join our Commercial team supporting the Simandou Project.

You who will be responsible for executing end to end procurement activities and enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced project environment.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. Reporting to the
Procurement Principal Advisor you will;

  • Deliver source to contract activities working closely with key internal stakeholders
  • Promote local content plan for Simandou Project and seek to influence engagement of local suppliers
  • Work with suppliers awarded work that are not based in Guinea to explore, develop and where possible, commit to buy local goods and services and build local capability
  • Support development of fit for purpose supplier relationship management for strategic contracts and grow relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation and value
  • Work with stakeholders to build visibility to demand to allow for improved resource management
  • Provide commercial support and guidance to key stakeholder teams
  • Work closely with other Procurement colleagues, Legal, Finance and other business partners to support an efficient end to end source to contract experience
  • Support and/or lead negotiation strategies and communication plans for supplier negotiations and meetings
  • Develop and maintain reporting for Procurement leadership and key stakeholders

What you'll bring

  • Strong alignment to Rio Tinto's values of courage, care and curiosity
  • Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field or a combination of 5 years experience and education
  • Proven record of leading to drive successful commercial outcomes
  • Collaborative approach with ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to drive successful commercial outcomes
  • Ability to formulate and present strategy, analysis and business cases
  • Understanding of endtoend procurement processes
  • Negotiation skills and experience in contract negotiations
  • Project management experience, including partnering and influencing stakeholders
  • Proactive with the ability to be autonomous, and contributor to a positive and strong team environment
  • Proficiency in using SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in French in addition to English is highly desirable

What we offer

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
  • Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
  • Access top tier familyfriendly health and medical programs and pension plan
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter
  • Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About Rio Tinto


Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.

Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities, and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.


Where you'll be working
Rio Tinto's global headquarters is situated in St.

James's Square, in the City of Westminster, London, on the edge of the West End, and is the site of the group's original head office.

Located over several floors, the office is truly a global hub for the business, and is the base for many members of the Executive Committee.

As such, the grade II listed office reflects the vibrancy of the location, although it also overlooks the tranquillity of the only garden square in the district, and is a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly underground stations.


Every Voice Matters
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our pe
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