Senior Manager Global Alumina (Commercial)

Senior Manager Global Alumina (Commercial)

• Be part of Rio Tinto a leading global mining organization

• Leadership role driving our multi-billion global alumina book

• Be a part of a strong and proactive team with an advanced work culture

• Based in Singapore, Rio Tinto Global Commercial Hub

About the role

Within Rio Tinto Commercial, the B&A (Bauxite & Alumina) Commercial unit is a key part of Aluminum Commercial with accountability for sales of 11 million MT of alumina per annum and 55 million MT of bauxite. In addition, the B&A Commercial team is accountable for the sales of aluminum hydrate (hydrate), other high value non-metallurgical aluminas and by-products.

We are now inviting interested and qualified talents to join us in our journey. We have an exciting opening for a Senior Manager – Global Alumina, who will lead Rio Tinto’s marketing, sales and trading of alumina globally. The position manages a multi-billion global book fostering relationships with different customers and suppliers.

Reporting to the General Manager Commercial B&A, you will

• Lead and grow Rio Tinto’s global alumina commercial activities maintaining relationships with different customers and suppliers.

• Develop a small high performing team to leading performance across strategy, sales, spot book market making, supply chain and contract administration objectives to deliver on the group’s priorities.

• Oversee the purchase, sale, and marketing of alumina (10-11Mt/year)

• Nurture a deep network within the industry providing insights and intelligence that can support book management and commercial decision making.

• Develop and optimise Rio Tinto’s hydrate business in Pacific shaping the size of the business, commercial strategy and distribution model.

• Foster a strong link with alumina production facilities and commercial S&OP and supply chain teams supporting an integrated commercial / technical approach to management of the alumina business, inventories and risk management for Rio Tinto

• Play a leadership role within B&A commercial team

• Negotiate short and long-term alumina contracts, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for the company.

• Manage unexpected disruptive events such as Force Majeure, sanctions, and outbreaks, mitigating risks and ensuring business continuity.

• Contribute actively to the development of various Bauxite and Alumina strategies, including acquisitions and implementation of new agreements.

• Implement the product group or business unit's marketing strategy through sales activities, contract administration, and customer relationship management.

• Ensure relevant systems are in place to accurately capture and promptly transfer market and customer information within sales, marketing, and industry analysis teams.

What you will bring:

• Strong drive and values aligned with those of Rio Tinto: care, courage and curiosity

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial roles, preferably within the aluminium industry.

• Proven track record of managing large portfolios and maintaining strong customer relationships.

• Excellent negotiation skills with experience in contract management.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.

• Experience managing a commercial trading book, including P&L and risk management

• Experience with derivatives markets including managing risk with LME/CME/SHFE would be advantageous to the role

• Experience in managing unexpected disruptive events and mitigating risks.

• Knowledge of bulk material supply chain dynamics and market trends. Knowledge of aluminium, alumina and bauxite will give you an edge for this role.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a strong sense of urgency and adaptability.

• Effectively communicate with functional leaders to execute the product group or business unit's marketing strategy and achieve business objectives.

It is also beneficial if you have:

• Experience in working globally across diverse cultures

• Previous experience working with multiple stakeholders/ management across multiple regions and time-zones

What we offer

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

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto

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

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

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Company provided insurance cover

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

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

Where you will be working

Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality,cost and capital expenditure.

Bauxite and Alumina (B&A) is accountable for Rio Tinto’s worldwide activities related to bauxite mining and refining into smelter-grade alumina.  The business unit employs approximately 6,000 people (including JVs and contractors) in ten countries and owns and /or operates five bauxite mines and four smelter-grade alumina plants. B&A is a recognized industry leader and has an extensive project pipeline which includes the expansion of operations in Australia and other potential countries.

Application Deadline: 20th July 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

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.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ 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.

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