Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

Sourcing Analyst (Procurement)

Join Rio Tinto as a valued member of our Gladstone Procurement delivery team, where you will help shape sourcing outcomes that support safe, reliable and commercially effective operations.

• Be part of a dynamic global procurement team focused on delivering commercial, social and operational value

• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment across a diverse portfolio of categories and stakeholders

• Permanent full-time opportunity | Gladstone based

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Sourcing Analyst to support our Gladstone assets through the delivery of commercial strategies and sourcing projects. In this role, you will work closely with key project stakeholders in Gladstone, collaborate with PacOps sites across the east coast of Australia, and engage with Rio Tinto Procurement and corporate functions. This is an exciting permanent opportunity in Gladstone, Queensland working a 9-day fortnight.

What the role entails 

In this role, you will develop and execute tender activities that support our Gladstone sites and related global spend portfolios. You will help deliver value by applying Rio Tinto’s sourcing methodology and achieving safe, efficient and effective best-total-value outcomes. Joining an experienced and supportive Procurement team, and reporting to the Senior Sourcing Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining sourcing strategies that align with business requirements;

• Collecting and analysing internal, market and system data, including SAP, Ariba and contract management systems, to identify value opportunities and inform sourcing decisions;

• Preparing and releasing tender packages, conducting procurement risk assessments, evaluating supplier proposals and developing recommendations to award;

• Developing and executing negotiation plans, engaging with Contracts and Legal teams as required, and preparing contracts or variations in line with Rio Tinto principles;

• Collaborating with Procurement colleagues, business stakeholders and suppliers to align sourcing outcomes with site priorities and annual plans;

• Supporting supplier performance, day-to-day supplier integration and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency and sustainable cost outcomes.

What you’ll bring 

To be successful in this role, you will bring a proactive mindset, strong stakeholder focus and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to safety and the wellbeing of yourself and your team;

• Behaviours aligned with Rio Tinto’s values of Courage, Care and Curiosity;

• Experience in procurement, including sourcing, tender preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution;

• A sound understanding of procurement processes and principles, supported by strong influencing, stakeholder engagement and change management capability;

• The ability to work flexibly in a high-paced role, managing priorities and stakeholders while maintaining autonomy and self-motivation;

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;

• Experience with, or an understanding of, SAP, Ariba, MCi Track and Microsoft applications; and

• Previous experience working on an operational site will be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority

• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements

• 18 weeks of gender-neutral and equal paid parental leave, with continued superannuation contributions whilst employees are on unpaid or half paid parental leave

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more);

Where you’ll 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, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

Rio Tinto Procurement supports both Boyne Smelter and Rio Tinto Yarwun Alumina Refinery, with the role being based in Gladstone, Queensland.

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles)

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

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ 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.