Category Specialist Operational Services

Rio Tinto
Charlotte
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder engagement","Data-driven decision making","Supplier relationship management","Continuous improvement","Attention to detail"]

Lead end-to-end procurement support for manufacturing operations, driving RFP and strategic sourcing across multiple spend categories. Build and manage supplier relationships, support contract implementation, and partner with operational stakeholders to forecast demand and implement category strategies. Use procurement analytics to identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor purchase price variances, while maintaining SAP purchasing data (Info Records and purchase orders) and improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

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Rio Tinto
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Category Specialist Operational Services

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end procurement support for manufacturing operations, driving RFP and strategic sourcing across multiple spend categories. Build and manage supplier relationships, support contract implementation, and partner with operational stakeholders to forecast demand and implement category strategies. Use procurement analytics to identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor purchase price variances, while maintaining SAP purchasing data (Info Records and purchase orders) and improving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
Location: Charlotte
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead RFP processes and sourcing activities for manufacturing operations.
  • •Deliver value opportunities across spend categories through strategic sourcing and supplier engagement.
  • •Develop and manage supplier relationships, including performance reviews and ongoing contract support.
  • •Provide procurement analytics, reporting, and insights to identify cost optimization opportunities and monitor purchase price variances.
  • •Maintain pricing and purchasing data in SAP, including Info Records and purchase order processes.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Demonstrate a commitment to safety for yourself and your team.
  • •Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations through procurement, purchasing, or supply chain activities.
  • •Strong SAP experience, including purchase order creation, purchasing workflows, and maintaining Info Records.
  • •Proven capability in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related discipline.
Experience:ManufacturingIndustrial operationsHeavy industrial
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Stakeholder engagementData-driven decision makingSupplier relationship managementContinuous improvementAttention to detail
Tech Stack:SAPMicrosoft Office

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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