Logistic Sourcing Specialist – Land

Logistics Sourcing Specialist – Land

• Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company
• Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise
• Join a company with a world class reputation for safety and a culture that supports inclusion and diversity –Boron, CA
• For California based roles the expected annual salary is $108,240 -$148,830

About the Role

We are looking for a Logistics Sourcing Specialist to oversee day-to-day operations, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to quality standards. This is a great opportunity to optimize production efficiency, drive operational excellence, and contribute to the growth and success of our California and Global Operations.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the flexibility to support the lifestyle that works best for you and your family. With our global reach and scale, you’ll find plenty of chances to learn new skills, grow your career, and take on exciting challenges.

We prioritize safety in every moment and every move. With the right tools and a strong support system, you’ll be empowered to do your best work safely and confidently.

While working, you’ll report to the Logistics Manager, and your duties will include:

• Develop and establish the sourcing strategy for freight solution for outbound and inbound flows based on the business needs.
• Develop and coach indirect reports including Execution team members, junior specialists, etc.
• Lead service provider contract negotiations, develop strategy for the category.
• Implement & Manage contracts with Service providers (Contract Management)
• Assess the options for inbound deliveries including evaluation of FCA vs DAT/DAP
• Manage strategic stakeholder’s relations within US Borax
• Align logistics services with operations, commercial, and procurement.
• Identify and initiate ways to improve, internal business processes, service performance, cost & quality.
• Lead the escalation management with service providers.
• Meet transportation budgets and cost reduction goals.
• Work with key external stakeholders on market intel.
• ESG engagement with suppliers and reporting to understand carbon footprint including pathway to align with internal targets.
• Collaborate, engage, and negotiate with service providers and internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to development of the uses of best practices in work activities.
• Reduce costs, create value, and improve net working capital for the US Borax.
• Be seen as a strategic advisor by the business unit and commercial.
• Supplier relationship management (SRM)
• Ensure business processes and tools are well understood and followed by relevant stakeholders.

What you’ll Bring

• Undergraduate / Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Business Administration or equivalent education is required.
• Minimum of 10 years experiences in a procurement, transportation or logistics / customer facing function is required.
• Experience within a global organization with a focus on supporting internal/external stakeholders is preferred.
• Knowledge of Rio Tinto’s business units is an asset.
• A valid state driver’s license.
• Your commitment to keep each other safe.

What we offer

We are committed to providing a generous benefits package to recognize your contributions, your way of thinking and your hard work. Therefore, our benefits include:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• Access to family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 401(k)-matching program in which the company matches .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay.
• A generous employee share program which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program.
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives to support your wellbeing.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs while striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce them with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. We need you, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872. 

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

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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