Job Description

Junior Officer Buy (12 months Fixed-Term Contract)

• Great opportunity to work for a global company at the forefront of Mining.
• A unique opportunity to contribute to Rio Tintoxe2x80x99s Procurement team.
• Role based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Junior Officer, Buy, to conduct transactional purchasing activities for the low value / leverage and or routine goods required by the Rio Tinto African managed Assets. Purchasing activities are conducted in accordance with Rio Tinto global standards and Rio Tinto Procurement policies and procedures. Reporting to the Superintendent: Buy Africa, you will be:

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials and or services.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best value.
• Process requisitions (PRs) and update management on status of PRs.
• Expediting of overdue orders
• Update warehousing team and other departments on progress
• Actively drive automation of transactional procurement through identifying fixed term pricing opportunities.
• Identify suppliers for regular feedback and management i.e. high line items volume suppliers, critical suppliers, high value suppliers and suppliers requiring support to improve performance.
• Maintain effective supplier relationships with key suppliers to ensure effective continuity of supply.
• Contribute to ongoing service effectiveness through good supplier management by contributing to the selection of the best internal and external providers.

What you will need for this role To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Matric and relevant Supply Chain or Procurement Diploma.
• Degree and or CIPS qualification in Supply chain or Procurement will be advantageous.
• 0 - 2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in purchasing within the mining and or manufacturing and or heavy industry and or production industry.
• Experience working with SAP material management would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

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. Please note that failure to satisfy all the minimum requirements will lead to your application not being considered. About Rio Tinto Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls xe2x80x98progressxe2x80x99 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 xe2x80x93 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 xe2x80x93 the worldxe2x80x99s first to be certified xe2x80x9cresponsiblexe2x80x9d xe2x80x93 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. Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. Itxe2x80x99s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and itxe2x80x99s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career. Every Voice Matters Rio Tinto is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the companyxe2x80x99s employment equity plan. 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 xe2x80x93 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.