Sourcing Specialist - Site Based (Gladstone, Queensland)
Core
Deliver commercial strategies, manage tenders, negotiate contracts, and foster stakeholder relationships for site-based procurement projects.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Specialist (Site-based)
Builds
Supply contracts and commercial strategies for Rio Tinto's Aluminium assets (Yarwun and Boyne Smelters)
Domain
Mining / Aluminium / Procurement
Required skills
Contract formation and award, commercial strategy development, supplier negotiation, tender management, stakeholder engagement, change management, contract drafting, data analysis, continuous improvement, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Ariba S2C module proficiency, background in site or project procurement
Technologies
SAP, Ariba, CM Solutions (Track)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute commercial strategies and tender packages; Draft standard form contracts and variations; Conduct tenders and negotiations; Analyse tender results and make recommendations; Implement continuous improvement initiatives; Manage supplier relationships; Provide coaching and mentoring to team members; Mitigate supply risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC