Rio Tinto Procurement delivers measurable value to Rio Tinto by establishing and continuously improving competitive markets and sourcing frameworks for goods and services, supported by disciplined governance, supplier safety outcomes and measurable value delivery.
The China Hub is evolving from a sourcing support channel into a regional category capability that can build market intelligence, develop suppliers, execute sourcing, manage risk and interface directly with Global Category teams and business stakeholders.
Electrical and equipment categories are becoming more important as electrification, infrastructure and major project activity increase global demand. China’s supplier market offer competitive cost, capacity and lead-time options. To realise this value requires clear category strategy, supplier qualification, technical assurance, sound governance and alignment with global teams.
Reporting to the Regional Category Manager China, you will:
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
We’re on a mission to become the world’s most valued metals and mining business – for the people who invest in us, the people we work and partner with, and the communities around us.
We operate across 35 countries and 6 continents, where our 61,000+ employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our core products – iron ore, copper, aluminium and lithium – are the building blocks of a cleaner, smarter future. To meet growing demand, we’re focused on keeping our people safe, while running and delivering world‑class operations and projects. And we’re committed to doing it responsibly – delivering lasting positive impact through deep expertise, strong social licence and long‑standing partnerships. Together, we’re solving global challenges and creating shared success.
China is Rio Tinto’s largest market, and home to our biggest shareholder, customers and important strategic partners. Rio Tinto shares a long, fruitful history of partnership with China. Our collaboration today ranges from trade, exploration, project development, and digital innovation to R&D and talent development. China also serves as an important source of goods and services that support our global operations. We are also working together to address significant challenges such as climate change and sustainable development to shape a collective future.
Our people, culture and values create an environment where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered, so we can continue to find better ways together.
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 Indigenous Peoples, 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.
