An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced procurement and commercial professional to join Rio Tinto's Global Procurement - Fixed Equipment team as Principal Advisor - Fixed Equipment.
Reporting to the Capital Procurement Manager - Fixed Equipment, this role plays a key role in supporting the development and execution of supplier, commercial & category strategies and major project engagement across the Fixed Equipment portfolio.
Working closely with Major Project teams, Product Groups, China Sourcing, suppliers and senior business stakeholders, you will leverage market intelligence, commercial expertise, supplier relationships and Rio Tinto’s global footprint to identify and deliver opportunities that improve competitiveness, strengthen supply assurance and create long-term value.
The role requires an individual who can operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels, translating market insights and supplier engagement into practical actions that support business and project outcomes. You will act as a trusted advisor to procurement, project and operational stakeholders, helping shape decisions through deep market knowledge, commercial expertise and strong relationships.
This role sits at the intersection of Global Procurement, strategic suppliers and major projects. Through deep supplier relationships, market expertise and commercial insight, the role helps project teams access opportunities that may not otherwise be visible, enabling better procurement, commercial and delivery outcomes across Rio Tinto's portfolio.
The successful candidate will leverage Rio Tinto's scale, strategic supplier partnerships and portfolio demand to influence key project and commercial decisions, strengthen competitiveness and create value across some of Rio Tinto's most significant capital investments.
Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.
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Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
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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.
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be 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 different.
We're finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Iron ore for steel. Low carbon aluminium for electric cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Borates that help crops grow and titanium for paint.
