Specialist, Local Services

Specialist, Local Services (Rio Tinto Services Inc., Boron, CA):

Procurement project support for Engineering Projects and Capital Equipment. Procurement leader for site specific contracts. Creation and maintenance of stakeholder approved Category Strategy for relevant categories. Ensure qualification of suppliers and compliance with Rio Tinto Procurement Policy. Preparation and management of Request for Information and Request for Quotation documents. Preparation of comparative analysis and sourcing recommendations resulting from proposals received. Lead business-critical negotiations and effectively secure outcomes that align to strategic procurement priorities and provide leadership skills to support teams to develop negotiation skills. Draft and execute required contracts and master service agreements.

Telecommuting permitted up to 40% per week.

Full time employment, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, $163,571.00 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Statistical Analysis, Communications or a related field and 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related work experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, employer will accept an additional 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related work experience.

Must have 2 years of experience in the following:

• Managing procurement projects, negotiating contracts, and developing procurement strategies;
• Commercial-related roll in the mining industry;
• Applying SAP materials management;
• Utilizing RTBS;
• Utilizing Ariba;
• Utilizing Promentum;
• Utilizing Momentum; and
• Project management within the mining industry.

Telecommuting: Telecommuting permitted up to 40% per week.

Travel: International travel required up to 5%; Domestic travel required up to 5%

Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must apply through https://jobs.riotinto.com & search for requisition number R30838. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

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