Officer - Buy (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Rio Tinto Full time

Officer, Buy (12 months Fixed term contract)

  • Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of Mining.
  • A unique opportunity to contribute to Rio Tinto's Procurement team.
  • Role based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

_ Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs._

About the role


We are looking for an
Officer, Buy, to conduct transactional purchasing activities for the low value / leverage and or routine goods required by the Rio Tinto African managed Assets.

Purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with Rio Tinto global standards and Rio Tinto Procurement policies and procedures.

Reporting to the
Superintendent:

Buy Africa, you will:

  • Research, select and purchase quality products and materials and or services.
  • Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best value.
  • Process requisitions (PRs) and update management on status of PRs.
  • Update warehousing team and other departments on progress.
  • Actively drive automation of transactional procurement through identifying fixed term pricing opportunities.
  • Identify suppliers for regular feedback and management i.e. high line items volume suppliers, critical suppliers, high value suppliers and suppliers requiring support to improve performance.
  • Maintain effective supplier relationships with key suppliers to ensure effective continuity of supply.
  • Contribute to ongoing service effectiveness through good supplier management by contributing to the selection of the best internal and external providers.

What you'll bring

  • Matric and relevant Supply Chain or Procurement Diploma.
  • Degree and or CIPS qualification in Supply chain or Procurement will be advantageous.
years' experience in purchasing within the mining and or manufacturing and or heavy industry and or production industry.

  • Experience working with SAP material management would be advantageous.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

What we offer

  • A safetyfocused and inclusive working environment
  • Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions.
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter

About Rio Tinto
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.

Where you'll 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.


Every Voice Matters
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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