Specialist – Procurement Sustainability (Part time / 12 months fixed term)

Specialist – Procurement Sustainability (Part time / 12 months fixed term)

Be part of shaping how we improve and measure sustainability performance in procurement

• Looking for part time flexible work arrangements?

• 3 days per week (job share arrangement) based in Perth

• 12 months fixed term

• Join the Strategy, Risk and Governance team in Global Procurement

• Drive meaningful impact on procurement sustainability performance, reporting and assurance

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto it begins with you.

We are looking for a Specialist – Procurement Sustainability to join our Performance and Assurance team, within the Policy, Process and Performance function, part of Global Procurement Strategy, Risk and Governance.

This is a job share opportunity (0.6 FTE) working three days per week, with one crossover day for handover and collaboration with your job-share partner. The role reports directly to the Manager, Performance and Assurance.

Your focus will be on delivering high-quality analysis, reporting and assurance related to sustainability in procurement. This includes supporting the integrity of supplier data, monitoring ESG-related performance, identifying risks, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.

You’ll work with a range of stakeholders across Procurement and other functional teams such as Human Rights, Environment, Climate Change and Risk, while working with the data, tools and processes that underpin how Procurement delivers on sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to sustainability-related procurement processes/initiatives (e.g. supplier surveys, ESG reporting, process improvements)

• Support ESG performance tracking, assurance, reporting and continuous improvement in procurement

• Maintain and improve communication channels and internal content related to procurement sustainability performance

• Collaborate closely with your job share partner to deliver seamless, consistent outputs

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A relevant degree in commerce, sustainability, economics, engineering or similar

• Solid understanding of procurement processes, preferably with exposure to ESG and risk themes

• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; Power BI or other visualisation experience is highly desirable

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• A collaborative approach and willingness to share, learn and contribute as part of a team

• A good cultural fit with your job share partner, and the ability to work autonomously while staying connected

What we offer

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

• Flexible working from home arrangements as per operational requirements

• 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

• Company provided insurance cover

• 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 will be working

Rio Tinto Procurement (RTP) provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through end to end Category Management (strategy, strategic sourcing, and buying of goods and services and strategic customer, supplier and market management). Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through uniformed processes, e-technology, increased corporate social responsibility and measurable saving for the Group.

This role is based in Perth, with flexibility around work arrangements.

Application Deadline: 09th July 2025

(Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this 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 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.

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