CATEGORY SPECIALIST – TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENT

• Category Specialist role within the Global IT Services Category under the Technology Procurement Portfolio.
• Brisbane or Perth CBD
• Permanent full-time opportunity

ALL PROGRESS BEGINS WITH PIONEERS. AT RIO TINTO IT BEGINS WITH YOU.

We are looking for a Category Specialist – IT Services to assist with the development and implementation of the Global Technology IT Services category strategy globally. This will involve significant engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that the commercial outcomes align with business needs and requirements.

This role is a great opportunity for a commercially minded individual, who has credible experience, has an appetite to resolve complex supply chain challenges, can visualise the ‘bigger picture’ and is results driven through the delivery of sustained and tangible value. Reporting to the Principal Advisor – Technology IT Services, you will:

• Contribute to rigorous ‘fact base’ development based on external/internal dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy development and implementation, contract implementation and contract/supplier management.
• Lead and deliver strategic technology IT Services sourcing projects.
• Undertake supplier relationship management (SRM) activities with

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us who we are.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.

This role is a great opportunity for a commercially minded individual, who has credible experience, has an appetite to resolve complex supply chain challenges, can visualise the ‘bigger picture’ and is results driven through the delivery of sustained and tangible value. Reporting to the Principal Advisor – Technology IT Services, you will:

• Contribute to rigorous ‘fact base’ development based on external/internal dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy development and implementation, contract implementation and contract/supplier management.
• Lead and deliver strategic technology IT Services sourcing projects.
• Undertake supplier relationship management (SRM) activities wit