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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist managing tender processes, contract development, and stakeholder engagement!16th May, 2025Location:PerthContract Type: Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extensionStart Date: As soon as possibleWorking Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8-hour days)Travel: Occasional travel to Karratha (approx. once every 2 weeks during tender phases, then monthly)Are you a procurement professional ready to contribute to a high-impact, strategic sourcing project? We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialistto join and support the Senior Specialist Rail (Track) in delivering key contract outcomes.In this role, youll be instrumental in managing tender, evaluation, negotiation, and contract development within the Rail Track portfolio for Rail Network Renewals. This is your opportunity to work on one of Rio Tintos significant infrastructure projects and drive commercial outcomes that deliver real value.Responsibilities:Develop and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to the marketFinalise contract templates, pricing tables, and returnable schedulesCoordinate with stakeholders to build cost analysis and commercial modelsPrepare and release market communication and engagement packagesManage internal approvals and liaise across operations, finance, and legal teamsDevelop evaluation criteria and ensure compliance with procurement policiesOversee clarifications and manage the clarifications registerLead evaluation of tender submissions, guiding technical, commercial, and functional reviewsSupport internal endorsement processes and stakeholder approvalsFinalise the contract award recommendation in alignment with Rio Tinto policies16th May, 2025Location:PerthContract Type: Initial 6-month contract with strong potential for extensionStart Date: As soon as possibleWorking Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8-hour days)Travel: Occasional travel to Karratha (approx. once every 2 weeks during tender phases, then monthly)Are you a procurement professional ready to contribute to a high-impact, strategic sourcing project? We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialistto join and support the Senior Specialist Rail (Track) in delivering key contract outcomes.In this role, youll be instrumental in managing tender, evaluation, negotiation, and contract development within the Rail Track portfolio for Rail Network Renewals. This is your opportunity to work on one of Rio Tintos significant infrastructure projects and drive commercial outcomes that deliver real value.Responsibilities:Develop and issue Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to the marketFinalise contract templates, pricing tables, and returnable schedulesCoordinate with stakeholders to build cost analysis and commercial modelsPrepare and release market communication and engagement packagesManage internal approvals and liaise across operations, finance, and legal teamsDevelop evaluation criteria and ensure compliance with procurement policiesOversee clarifications and manage the clarifications registerLead evaluation of tender submissions, guiding technical, commercial, and functional reviewsSupport internal endorsement processes and stakeholder approvalsFinalise the contract award recommendation in alignment with Rio Tinto policiesWhat Youll Bring:Solid procurement experience on medium to large capital projectsStrong Excel modelling skillsExperience with performance-based contracting modelsProven ability to autonomously manage tendersAdept negotiation skills with a strong commercial mindsetIf you''re excited to work on a high-profile project with the potential for long-term engagement, we encourage you to apply now!This role requires the successful candidate to be based in Perth and hold full working rights. Sponsorship and relocation are not available.Apply For Job #J-18808-Ljbffr