Global Software Category Specialist – Procurement Leader

Rio Tinto; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working from home

18 weeks parental leave

Private health insurance

Share ownership plan

Salary packaging options

Education assistance

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking a Category Specialist – Software to support the development and implementation of the Global Software category strategy from Brisbane. This permanent full-time role reports to the Principal Advisor Software.

You will deliver strategic software sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships and provide commercial leadership across the organization. Flexible working from home may apply per operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technology Procurement capacity.
• Demonstrated experience driving successful commercial outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to manage expectations.
• Previous experience purchasing and managing software licences.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Advisor in managing the software category including fact base development, strategy development, strategy implementation, contract implementation and contract and supplier management.
• Deliver strategic software sourcing projects.
• Build and manage relationships with a broad range of internal stakeholders.
• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to the broader organization in relation to the category.
• Build and grow relationships with category suppliers to drive innovation and value through effective relationship management programs.

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking a Category Specialist – Software to support the development and implementation of the Global Software category strategy from Brisbane. This permanent full-time role reports to the Principal Advisor Software.

You will deliver strategic software sourcing projects, manage supplier relationships and provide commercial leadership across the organization. Flexible working from home may apply per operational needs.