Principal Adviser, Commercial Strategy

Rio Tinto
Singapore
Competitive
May 14, 2021
Jun 11, 2021
21225917
Permanent
Full Time
English
Principal Advisor Commercial Strategy
  • Be part of the world's leading Mining MNC
  • Work in a diverse and challenging team
  • Helping deliver strategic goals working with senior stakeholders

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Commercial Strategy to deliver Commercial's vision to be the best in the industry and brings products to market in new ways. This role is responsible for driving the evolution of the Commercial group, by leading the central strategy process, and implementing specific strategic initiatives. Specifically this includes:
  • Leading the Strategy and contributing to the Planning process for Commercial by working with Sales and Marketing, Procurement and Marine and Logistics departments to develop coherent and cohesive Go-To-Market Strategies, Category Strategies and Marine/Logistics Strategy.
  • Leading the execution of Strategic Initiatives as required to execute the strategy (including cross-commodity initiatives).
  • Generating, identifying, evaluating and building business cases for new Commercial opportunities and initiatives within Commercial
  • Owning the Commercial Investment Committee process, which includes building and reviewing submissions and supporting senior management in providing input to these
  • Supporting senior management on business reporting activities and synthesis of information for communication


About you
  • At least ten years strategy focused experience with exposure to a mixture of mining, trading, accounting, business analysis, risk, treasury and valuations
  • Strong leadership ability with personal presence capable of effectively interacting with all stakeholders
  • Sound diplomatic and negotiation skills in dealing with the industrial and political environments as well as with senior leaders
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complexity work and ideas into proposals for senior management
  • Focused and results oriented, driven by excellence, change agent and highly autonomous
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, very good management and very strong interpersonal skills. Effective communicator at all levels

Other Skills/Attributes Required
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
  • Ability to think strategically while understanding and taking into account the impacts of details
  • Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and execute
  • Strong computer skills, particularly the Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Planning and coordination skills
  • Dedication to deliver on commitments and achieve deadlines
  • Able to work under pressure

Where you will be working

The Commercial group is focused on maximising the value of our products; growing value in the marketplace through partnership with the company's customers, suppliers, product groups and Group functions. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto's assets, hubs, and offices globally, the Commercial group provides the commercial insights to drive value along the mine-to-market value chain.

The Commercial group incorporates and utilises the knowledge and capabilities of our global Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and Marine & Logistics organisations, supported by the Market Analysis & Commercial Strategy team and other functions, to ensure our approach to business is driven by a commercially-astute and innovative mind-set.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We've developed some of the world's largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You'll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It's a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it's this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Apply before 26th May 2021 if you want to work in an environment where we challenge you to drive positive change.

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