Description : Analyst Sourcing. Company : Rio Tinto. Location : Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Sourcing Analyst (1 year Fixed term contract)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Key role in a diverse and global procurement organization
• Role based in Johannesburg, ZA

About the role

We are looking for a Sourcing Analyst who will support several business units in the RTP Africa region. The purpose of this role will be to Provides support to the Principal Category on strategic sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable contracts and deliver optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Conducting and implementing contract management (e.g.: contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects they have executed
• Handling individual sourcing projects and/or a set of assigned commodities and contribute to value delivery through the deployment of Best Practices, procurement tools and negotiation skills.
• Engaging, communicating, and influencing internal and external stakeholders at operational levels (Superintendent, Manager, Company representative)
• Providing analytical and commercial support to peers and more senior Sourcing Specialists in the group.
• Responsible for conducting and managing Supplier Relationships

About you

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

• 2-5 years’ experience in Procurement, Consulting or related field
• Degree or Diploma (Commerce, Legal, Engineering)
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to engage
• An appreciation and ability to grasp Commercial Law, BBBEE and Mining requirements.
• Familiarity or an ability to quickly understand a variety of supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient in English and French language will be advantageous
• Computer literate on MS Word & Excel
• Experince working on SAP & Ariba systems
• Experience in working within a multi-cultural environment
• Project Management experience

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Global Procurement ensures resilient supply chains that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through the strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for our operations. Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through effective supplier partnerships, innovation, easy and standardised processes, e-technology, corporate social responsibility and increased commercial advantage.

About us

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with
a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.