Senior Specialist – Mobile Equipment Strategic Programs

Rio Tinto
Perth
Full timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringSkills: ["Communication","Analysis","Stakeholder management","Organization","Collaboration"]

Support high-impact mobile equipment strategic programs across global operations, including China sourcing, emerging equipment technology, and decarbonisation initiatives. Drive commercial strategy development, contracting, and supplier engagement for mobile equipment and electrification/autonomous technology trials. Collaborate with operational, R&D, China Sourcing, and major project teams to translate opportunities into sourcing strategies, investment recommendations, and measurable commercial outcomes.

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Senior Specialist – Mobile Equipment Strategic Programs

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Job Summary

Support high-impact mobile equipment strategic programs across global operations, including China sourcing, emerging equipment technology, and decarbonisation initiatives. Drive commercial strategy development, contracting, and supplier engagement for mobile equipment and electrification/autonomous technology trials. Collaborate with operational, R&D, China Sourcing, and major project teams to translate opportunities into sourcing strategies, investment recommendations, and measurable commercial outcomes.
Location: Perth
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support development and execution of commercial strategies for strategic mobile equipment programs, including targeted subcategory strategies.
  • •Provide commercial and contracting support for HME decarbonization and mobile equipment technology and China HME projects, turning trials into commercial outcomes.
  • •Manage supplier relationships across established and emerging global/Chinese suppliers, contributing to engagement, governance, performance, innovation, risk management, and joint value creation.
  • •Deliver commercial support to major project teams on fleet selection, sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and investment decisions.
  • •Assess and progress investment, sourcing, and commercial partnership opportunities by preparing evaluations and materials for senior leadership and investment committees.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Parental LeaveHealth InsuranceSalary PackagingEducation AssistanceInsurance CoverSalary SacrificePaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in procurement, commercial, contracts, project delivery, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
  • •Ability to analyse information, identify key issues, and support practical recommendations.
  • •Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare clear commercial materials.
  • •Ability to work confidently with stakeholders and suppliers across different teams, cultures, and locations.
  • •Good organisation skills to coordinate several activities and priorities.
Experience:ProcurementContractsProject deliverySupply chainMining
Skills:CommunicationAnalysisStakeholder managementOrganizationCollaboration

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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