Procurement Senior Business Partner - Ports, Rail & Core Services

• Great opportunity to work for a global mining company who works to leave a lasting, positive legacy
• Join a global network and diverse team where people are encouraged to offer unique perspectives and build knowledge and connections
• Permanent Role based in Perth CBD

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a thought-leader, team-oriented and trusted Senior Business Partner - Ports, Rail & Core Services to join our Procurement team to deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders.

In this role you will be a key senior leader of the Procurement team who supports Rio Tinto Iron Ore strategy, and you will lead a talented team who:

• Is the focal point of Procurement for Rail, Ports and Core Services, and aligns the Global and Regional category strategies to the needs of our assets
• Develops procurement strategies for our Ports, Rail and Core Services assets
• Builds partnerships to innovate and deliver safe productive maintenance and operations
• Implements our decarbonization approach, and,
• Expands our engagement with local and regional supplier markets.

The development of Rio Tinto's world-class iron ore business has come about through hard work, creative thinking and significant investment. In the last few years we have invested A$40 billion to build our iron ore supply chain an integrated and flexible set of 16 mines, 1,700 kilometers of rail, four independent ports and related infrastructure, all running with real-time programming, technical support and decision-making capability from our Operations Centre. It is a system designed to seamlessly deliver a range of iron ore products to around 100 customers globally.

Our sustainability strategy commits us to adopt high standards, often beyond legal requirements, on sustainability issues that are material to our business, our employees, the communities that host us and the customers that buy and use our products.

We work to better understand, engage and partner with our key stakeholders to create sustained, mutual value. We support the 2030 development agenda and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

What you'll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 15 years relevant industry experience
• A strong set of values and leadership experience to inspire, grow, develop and attract talents
• A change and business developer mindset, with a passion towards sustainability and leading commercial transformation
• The ability to build a positive reputation through dealing openly, fairly and consistently
• A proven track record of developing and leading commercial strategies

What we offer

Without our people we would not be able to help meet the world's metal and mineral needs. The dedication, care and passion that each and every one of our 45,000 employees brings to work with them every day is what has helped us achieve success for over 140 years, and it will be our people that will help us continue to deliver value with pride into the future.

We see learning and improving, growing and progressing as key for both our company and our people. We are committed to creating new skills and developing our employees around the globe.

We know that growth, and in particular career opportunities, is important to our people and is a key motivator for why people join and stay at an organisation. Whether you are moving up, or heading in a new direction, we want to grow together.

As a global company, we strive to create an inclusive culture in which difference is recognised and valued. By bringing together men and women from diverse backgrounds and giving each person the opportunity to contribute their skills, experience and perspectives, we can develop the best solutions to challenges and deliver sustainable value for our stakeholders.

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.

Where you will be working

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, sustainable supply chain solutions.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we want you to be you. We want everyone, everywhere, to feel their voice is heard and respected and we're committed to fostering a culture where individual differenceswhatever they may beare appreciated and valued. It's what makes us safer, more productive, improves our decision-making, and helps us to create better relationships with our communities.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Apply today if you want to work with the latest technology and innovation, in an environment where we support you to drive positive change.

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for a role you must complete all pre-screening questions and medicals.