Mro Specialist

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**MRO Specialist - Regional Goods & Services**
- 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
- Band: J

**About the role**

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

We are looking for an **MRO Specialist** who will support several business units in the Rio Tinto Africa region. The purpose of this role will be to provide support to the Manager Regional Goods & Services on strategic sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable contracts and deliver optimal value to Rio Tinto Business Units.

Reporting to the **Manager: Regional Goods and Services**, and working in a collaborative community, you will:

- Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive regional category management strategy and the development of agreements to minimise total cost and maximise value that will drive competitive advantage.
- Actively participate in priority projects related to standardisation, reducing waste and simplifying the way we source materials across our business in line with our Global Procurement Strategy.
- Undertake rigorous fact base development that will form the basis of ensuring we are realising value in the portfolio.
- Successfully build open and trusting relationships, working in a collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders.
- Establish a robust supplier relationship management structure to strengthen partnership and value creation for both Rio Tinto and our supply partners.

**What you’ll bring**
- Tertiary qualification preferred
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in a commercial / plant / engineering experience or similar environment.
- Strong team player mindset with the desire to positively contribute to an engaged and inclusive culture.
- Category management experience with a strong understanding of processes, practices and systems. Materials procurement experience is desirable (industrial consumables, electrical consumables, PPE).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to constructively influence others.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to balance multiple and competing priorities.

**What we offer**
- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment
- A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience
- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions
- Wellbeing benefits
- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters

**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.

**Salary Band**

Band J

**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.