Spécialiste de catégorie – Produits chimiques de procédé

Spécialiste de catégorie – Produits chimiques de procédé / Category Specialist, Process Chemicals Join to apply for the Spécialiste de catégorie – Produits chimiques de procédé / Category Specialist, Process Chemicals role at Rio Tinto Au sujet du poste / About the Role Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a regional Category Specialist – Process Chemicals for our North American procurement organization based in Montreal, Qc. The Category Specialist will support the Category Manager – Process Consumables & Chemicals in developing category strategies and executing the plan outlined in the strategy. Responsabilités / Responsibilities Owning the development and implementation of a comprehensive regional category management strategy and the development of commercial agreements to minimize total cost of ownership and maximize value that will drive competitive advantage and meet Rio Tinto governance requirements. Executing category plans, leading key or complex sourcing projects and ongoing management of contracts and supplier relationships. Consolidating internal regional data collection of internal customers’ supply and consumption trends that will be the basis for category strategy development and related sourcing programs. Contributing to a rigorous fact base on external dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy and sourcing program, specifically through market analysis. Systematizing the analytical process through developing and maintaining customized supplier databases and risk‑management tools. Responsibility for building negotiation plans for approval and ability to support and lead during negotiations. Managing contracts and supporting the Business Units end‑user service delivery team to managers in their contract management accountabilities as defined by the segmentation model. Ensuring all projects are delivered using Ariba and meet Rio Tinto Procurement and Group policies, standards and guidelines. Undertaking value tracking and preparing monthly, quarterly and ad‑hoc reports to customers; collating and preparing market analysis specific to commercial negotiations. Qualifications / What You’ll Bring Commitment to safety of yourself and team. Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering. Minimum of 5 years of procurement & supply chain experience. Previous experience with multinational companies in mining, manufacturing, chemicals or automotive industries. Strong commercial acumen with proven category and contract management capabilities. Understanding of supply chain management processes and principles with focus on dangerous goods and HSE in the supply chain. Strong project management, problem‑solving and customer relationship management skills. Strong Excel spreadsheet skills (able to create management tools such as modelling and scenario analysis). Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company; duties require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams, or partners based outside Quebec. What We Offer / What We Offer A work environment where safety is always the number one priority. Career development & education assistance to further technical or leadership ambitions. A competitive base salary reflective of skills and experience with annual incentive program. Ongoing access to family‑friendly health and medical programs, pension and savings plans. Attractive share ownership plan. Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, paid parental, sick leave). Exclusive employee discounts. Location / Where you’ll be working Rio Tinto Procurement provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through strategic sourcing and buying of goods and services for all operations and businesses. About Rio Tinto / About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries producing iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose – finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – guides our innovation and continuous improvement. Inclusion / Respect and Inclusion At Rio Tinto, we welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, LGBTQIA2 communities, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves, voicing all perspectives are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything that makes us different. #J-18808-Ljbffr