Senior Manager Procurement

Senior Manager Procurement

Be part of the Procurement Team at the Oyu Tolgoi Operations in Mongolia, that is majority owned by Rio Tinto

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

Great exposure and development opportunities within the Owner’s team

About the role

Oyu Tolgoi Procurement provides procurement and supply chain management that deliver value to the company through product lifecycle category management, strategic sourcing, buying of goods and services for all operations as well as inbound logistics, warehouse management, inventory control and facility management.

This is a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional leader to manage a high-performing, diverse, and values-based Procurement team based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The key focus of the role is to coach, develop and lead a local team of procurement professionals. This role will report to the GM Procurement OT, be key member of the Global Procurement ELT, and work closely with OT Procurement leadership and Global Procurement stakeholders, with regular progress reviews and scope adjustments as needed. Successful candidate will be supporting to build capability and leadership bench strength via coaching, enabling cross-category rotation (aligned to integrity controls), uplift procurement capability, foster cross-functional learning, and develop future leaders.

• Coach and mentor OT Category Management practitioners, apply the Global Procurement skills matrix and facilitating access to procurement learning and capability programs
• Foster collaboration and shared learning between OT Procurement and Global Procurement teams to drive best practice adoption and continuous improvement
• Enable cross-category rotation and talent movement for procurement leaders and practitioners, supporting capability uplift and integrity controls work
• Unlock efficiency and simplification across the OT procurement model, streamlining workflows and enabling more agile, cost-effective operations
• Strengthen compliance, integrity, and accountability throughout the procurement lifecycle

• Deliver sustainable improvement through clear milestones and knowledge transfer to the team
• Embed global best practices in procurement and risk management (in Source-to-Contract, Third Party Risk Management, and Contract Management), directly addressing improvment plans in place
• Accelerate transformation by digitization, process standardization, and assurance activities.

• Pilot digital contract management tools (e.g., Ariba CPM) to improve process visibility and compliance
• Develop systems for contractor site time tracking, rate card application, and qualification validation
• Standardize contract roles and services to enable Outline Agreements (OAs) and contractor engagement solutions
• Implement OAs in services procurement to enforce rates, define scope, and streamline PO/invoice processes
• Promote standardized time-and-materials (T&M) agreements for labor and equipment
• Align invoice checks, claim management, and price escalation processes with the Digitization Roadmap

What you will bring:

• Relevant university qualifications in Supply Chain / Procurement Management, business administration and relevant discipline with extensive work experience
• Seasoned procurement leader with expertise in Category Management, systems deployment, and work experience in non-OECD countries
• Proven ability to lead digitization and process improvement initiatives
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and talent development skills
• Experience in cross-functional and cross-geography procurement environments
• Demonstrated commtment to integrity, compliance, and business improvement

• Ability to present, communicate and influence effectively with stakeholders at all levels in the organization;
• Proven experience interfacing with cross-functional teams and across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong analytical mindset, project management skills, and self-motivated with high energy and personal integrity.

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:

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Excellent career opportunity one of the world's leading mining organizations
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
• Private health insurance for employees
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

About us

Joining the Rio Tinto majority owned Oyu Tolgoi operations is a great opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting developments in copper and gold mining for several decades. The mine contains reserves and resources that make it one of the world’s largest copper-gold deposits.

This mega project is expected to be a major contributor to Mongolia’s development. As part of the Oyu Tolgoi Operations team, you have the ability to contribute to something significant and learn and develop both personally and professionally. We offer a collaborative, high-performing environment where success is achieved by working together.

Discover more about Mongolia and Oyu Tolgoi

Mongolia is increasingly becoming a destination for tourism and expatriate residents. As a rapidly developing city, Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar is seen as a comfortable, yet exciting place to live. With an array of cultural and social activities available and a growing network of international schools, housing options, and leisure facilities, its home to a growing community of international expatriates.

Located in the South Gobi Desert, just 80 kilometers from the Chinese border, the Oyu Tolgoi mine and camp is a large, well-run, and comfortable site with multiple amenities including recreational and sports facilities, a cinema, shops, restaurants, and bars catered to a growing community. For more information about the OT site, please check out this video.

Where you’ll be working

Oyu Tolgoi is an operating Copper / Gold open pit and underground mine. The site is located in the Gobi Desert region of Mongolia. The reserves case for the underground project is in the order of 0.5 billion tonnes of ore to be mined from the 95,000 tonnes per day Hugo North Lift 1 (HNL1) panel cave mine with a 20-year operations life. There is also the potential for 3 further block cave districts to increase mine life beyond 100 years. 

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.

Job application closes on Nov 10, 2025

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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 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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