Job Description

Superintendent, Sourcing

• Be part of a dynamic team that is safety driven and values inclusion.
• Contribute to the success of the business at a critical time in its mine life.
• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development and global career opportunities!

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to take on the role of Superintendent, Sourcing for the Diavik Mine. You will be responsible to lead a team of professionals and for the development and execution of complex sourcing strategies for the business. This role is a great opportunity for a Procurement professional to develop and execute sourcing projects, and to lead and motivate an effective procurement team to contribute to the delivery of commercially favorable contracts and deliver optimal value to Diavik.

What the role entails

Located in our Yellowknife Corporate Office, this role will be reporting to the Procurement Business Partner. The working schedule will be a Monday to Friday work schedule, with regular travel to the mine site.

Main responsibilities will be:

• Leading and motivating a team of procurement professionals in the development and implementation of comprehensive sourcing strategies and execution of commercial agreements to minimize total cost and maximize value that will drive competitive advantage and meet Rio Tinto governance requirements.
• Ensuring sound category management processes, project implementation methodologies in accordance with Rio Tinto Procurement\xe2\x80\x99s process, documentation, and governance requirements.
• Conducting and implementing contract management (e.g., contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects previously executed.
• Managing relationships with key suppliers through regular meetings and communications, developing and tracking KPIs to ensure ongoing stable supply and value. Regular travel to the mine site will be expected.
• Fostering relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and build cohesive and effective strategies to ensure delivery of services and expected outcomes.
• Pulling and analyzing relevant data to prepare reports on spend, cost, productivity or other as required.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, or equivalent.
• A Supply Chain Diploma, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.
• 5 - 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 previous experience in supply chain management, procurement, contract management and administration.
• Previous experience in leading and supervising a team of professionals.
• A strong collaborative approach to procurement, working with both the local and regional teams.
• Good computer skills with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Experience working with SAP is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical capability and experience.
• Proven project management, problem solving and customer/supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to achieve outcomes through partnership, collaboration and positive influence.
• Highly organized, systematic and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage stakeholders across diversified networks.
• Ability to communicate succinctly verbally and in written form with both internal and external stakeholders.

Where you will be working

Located in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine is a producer of gem-quality diamonds. At Diavik, a strong focus is placed on protecting the local environment, as well as supporting communities through employment and education.

So, if this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now.

If you are looking for change, a new career and would like to work for a successful global organization, join us today.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are beneficiaries of the DDMI Participation Agreement Groups and to qualified applicants residing in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Territory. Members must clearly identify their status in their application and resume if they wish to receive priority consideration.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, thinking and hard work, and go home knowing you\xe2\x80\x99ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Career development to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• A competitive compensation.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave.)

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, 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. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome \xe2\x80\x93 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.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, 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 is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs \xe2\x80\x93 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can\xe2\x80\x99t do it on our own, so we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers in 2023 for a 4th consecutive year. For more information, click here:

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