Job Description:HR Project Partners is recruiting a Procurement Specialist – Raw Materials on behalf of our client, Rio Tinto. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible to support the Category Manager in the development of category strategies and to execute the sourcing plan outlined in the strategy. Main activities include regular reviews with key internal stakeholders, updates and adjustments to the Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan, contract drafting and execution, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management and supply chain management.
This role is a great opportunity for a Procurement Specialist professional to develop and execute regional sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable outcomes and optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.
This is a Montreal-based, in‑office role. The position is a contract running until September 2026, with the potential for extension. Occasional plant visit within North America may be required, not more than once a quarter.
Job Duties:Own the development and implementation of a comprehensive Category Management strategy and the development of Supply Agreements to minimize total cost of ownership and maximize value that will drive competitive advantage and meet Rio Tinto governance requirements;Execute Commercial Strategies and Sourcing plans. This will include leading key or complex sourcing projects/negotiations and ongoing management of contracts and supplier relationships;Consolidate internal customers' demand requirements and consumption trends that will be the basis for category strategy development and related sourcing programs;Develop a rigorous fact base analysis to capture external market dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy and sourcing program, specifically through in-depth market analysis.Be responsible for building the supplier negotiation plans for approval and be able to support and lead during negotiations;Drive productivity projects in conjunction with the key stakeholders and suppliers;Ensure all projects are delivered using Ariba and other software platform to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in Rio Tinto Procurement and Group Policies, Standards and Guidelines;Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports required by internal stakeholders.
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline, Business, Economics, Administration, or equivalent discipline;Minimum of 5 years of commercial, procurement and/or supply chain experience with proven results delivery;Strong commercial acumen with proven category and contract management capabilities;Strong project management, problem solving and customer relationship management skills;Ability to achieve outcomes through influencing and collaboration with others;Strong Excel spreadsheet skills (able to create management tools such as modelling and scenario analysis etc.);Strong analytical capability and the ability to effectively collate and compile data;Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in written form with both internal and external stakeholders;An open and transparent approach and be able to achieve a high level of trust in a matrix environment;An ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter;Ability to read a technical drawing is an asset;Bilingual (English/French).
About Us:HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Description:HR Project Partners is recruiting a Procurement Specialist – Raw Materials on behalf of our client, Rio Tinto. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible to support the Category Manager in the development of category strategies and to execute the sourcing plan outlined in the strategy. Main activities include regular reviews with key internal stakeholders, updates and adjustments to the Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan, contract drafting and execution, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management and supply chain management.
This role is a great opportunity for a Procurement Specialist professional to develop and execute regional sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable outcomes and optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.
This is a Montreal-based, in‑office role. The position is a contract running until September 2026, with the potential for extension. Occasional plant visit within North America may be required, not more than once a quarter.
Job Duties:Own the development and implementation of a comprehensive Category Management strategy and the development of Supply Agreements to minimize total cost of ownership and maximize value that will drive competitive advantage and meet Rio Tinto governance requirements;Execute Commercial Strategies and Sourcing plans. This will include leading key or complex sourcing projects/negotiations and ongoing management of contracts and supplier relationships;Consolidate internal customers' demand requirements and consumption trends that will be the basis for category strategy development and related sourcing programs;Develop a rigorous fact base analysis to capture external market dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy and sourcing program, specifically through in-depth market analysis.Be responsible for building the supplier negotiation plans for approval and be able to support and lead during negotiations;Drive productivity projects in conjunction with the key stakeholders and suppliers;Ensure all projects are delivered using Ariba and other software platform to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in Rio Tinto Procurement and Group Policies, Standards and Guidelines;Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports required by internal stakeholders.
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline, Business, Economics, Administration, or equivalent discipline;Minimum of 5 years of commercial, procurement and/or supply chain experience with proven results delivery;Strong commercial acumen with proven category and contract management capabilities;Strong project management, problem solving and customer relationship management skills;Ability to achieve outcomes through influencing and collaboration with others;Strong Excel spreadsheet skills (able to create management tools such as modelling and scenario analysis etc.);Strong analytical capability and the ability to effectively collate and compile data;Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in written form with both internal and external stakeholders;An open and transparent approach and be able to achieve a high level of trust in a matrix environment;An ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter;Ability to read a technical drawing is an asset;Bilingual (English/French).
About Us:HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Job Description:HR Project Partners is recruiting a Procurement Specialist – Raw Materials on behalf of our client, Rio Tinto. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible to support the Category Manager in the development of category strategies and to execute the sourcing plan outlined in the strategy. Main activities include regular reviews with key internal stakeholders, updates and adjustments to the Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan, contract drafting and execution, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management and supply chain management.
This role is a great opportunity for a Procurement Specialist professional to develop and execute regional sourcing projects which contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable outcomes and optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.
This is a Montreal-based, in‑office role. The position is a contract running until September 2026, with the potential for extension. Occasional plant visit within North America may be required, not more than once a quarter.
Job Duties:Own the development and implementation of a comprehensive Category Management strategy and the development of Supply Agreements to minimize total cost of ownership and maximize value that will drive competitive advantage and meet Rio Tinto governance requirements;Execute Commercial Strategies and Sourcing plans. This will include leading key or complex sourcing projects/negotiations and ongoing management of contracts and supplier relationships;Consolidate internal customers' demand requirements and consumption trends that will be the basis for category strategy development and related sourcing programs;Develop a rigorous fact base analysis to capture external market dynamics that will be the basis of the category strategy and sourcing program, specifically through in-depth market analysis.Be responsible for building the supplier negotiation plans for approval and be able to support and lead during negotiations;Drive productivity projects in conjunction with the key stakeholders and suppliers;Ensure all projects are delivered using Ariba and other software platform to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in Rio Tinto Procurement and Group Policies, Standards and Guidelines;Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports required by internal stakeholders.
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline, Business, Economics, Administration, or equivalent discipline;Minimum of 5 years of commercial, procurement and/or supply chain experience with proven results delivery;Strong commercial acumen with proven category and contract management capabilities;Strong project management, problem solving and customer relationship management skills;Ability to achieve outcomes through influencing and collaboration with others;Strong Excel spreadsheet skills (able to create management tools such as modelling and scenario analysis etc.);Strong analytical capability and the ability to effectively collate and compile data;Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in written form with both internal and external stakeholders;An open and transparent approach and be able to achieve a high level of trust in a matrix environment;An ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter;Ability to read a technical drawing is an asset;Bilingual (English/French).
About Us:HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.
HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
