Job Description

Specialist PMO

• 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 I

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needsAbout the roleWe are looking for a Specialist PMO who will support several business units in the RTP EMEA region. This is a regional role specialising in integrated planning, dependency management, annual planning, and related governance. Working closely with the rest of the Africa and Americas Hub team.Deliver sustainable practices guided by management, structured KPI's, policies, processes and must understand supply chain activities. Communicate reporting trends, findings, and anomalies. Understand and drive corporate business needs and seek to find value and improvements to ensure best practice.Reporting to the Principal PMO, you will:

• Promotes understanding of the procurement business strategy and customer's needs as it relates to your team
• Ensure the most effective and efficient use of available resources and lead and support change implementation efforts from management
• Identify tasks or procedures that could be improved and foster a collaborative environment focused on data excellence
• Create solutions that maintain a balance with regards to people, goals, methods, policies and procedures
• Provide key insights, risks, opportunities and actions in line with regular governance and cadence that result from the integrated planning process.
• Supports aligning the technology portfolio with the broader Rio Tinto Procurement strategy
• Manages and tracks performance metrics consistently across regional projects and facilitate virtual collaboration across time zones.
• Identify and scope improvements to existing systems and provide systems guidance.
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders to understand their requirements

What you'll bring

• Degree or Diploma (Commerce, Legal, Engineering)
• 2-5 years' experience in Procurement, Consulting, Project Management or related field will be advantageous
• In depth understanding of Project management methodologies
• An appreciation and ability to grasp Commercial Law and Mining requirements.
• Familiarity or an ability to quickly understand a variety of supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures
• Proficient in English. French language proficiency will be advantageous
• Computer literate on MS Word, PowerBi, PowerPoint, Projects & Excel
• Experience with database and BI software is essential
• SAP and Ariba experience will be highly advantageous
• Experience in working within a multi-cultural environment

Please attach ALL copies of your qualifications, failure to do so will result in your application being unsuccessful and an automatic regret of your application.Only online applications will be considered.What we offer

• A safety-focused 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 TintoEvery 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 workingRio 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 MattersWe 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.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.

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