**Procurement Analyst Fixed Equipment (FE)**
- ** Great opportunity for an experienced Analyst**:
- ** Join our global procurement team**:
- ** Permanent position in Perth, WA**
**About the role**
Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Analyst to undertake detailed internal category and project spend analysis and external global market/cost analysis for our Fixed Equipment (FE) category within Rio Tinto Procurement. This role requires someone who has a meticulous eye for detail to extract/collate data from various sources, consolidate the datasets and then analyse and interpret the data to present meaningful information and insight (i.e. trends, patterns or gaps) for the FE team and business to review.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who has strong analytical skills and who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and as part of a focused team.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor you will:
- Have the ability to process a large volume of data in an efficient and effective manner
- Be experienced with creating and publishing a variety of reports/dashboards and the ability to suggest ways to improve data capture, interpretation and presentation format
- Extract, analyse and interpret spend data (from SAP and other system sources) and proactively communicate what the data conveys
- Populate and regularly update cost saving systems with team category initiatives
- Capture, consolidate and report on the external market dynamics for multiple categories
- Assist with the tracking of forecasted cost savings versus business unit actuals
- Support the Specialists and Manager with tender analysis and potentially the building of Excel based cost models
- Ensure that the team follows the required governance and compliance relating to key Procurement documentation storage and file structure - satisfying audit requirements
- Undertake detailed fact-base analysis as part of global category strategy development in order to fully understand the category profile
- Undertake regular reporting on cost savings, spend forecasts, supplier spend, business unit spend, bespoke analysis and other performance indicators as requested
- Maintain a positive, constructive and collaborative working relationship with the team, business and vendors
**About you**
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills; pivot tables, V-look up, cost model building and formulas
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to untangle complex issues through quantitative thinking and analysis
- Ability to communicate professionally and succinctly (verbally and written)
- Strong PowerPoint skills to enable clear and impactful presentation of the data facts to support effective decision making
- Strong SAP navigation and data capture skills
- An ability to work unsupervised and be a self-starter
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Experience with Momentum and Power BI will be beneficial
- Ideally degree qualified in Business or Commerce, with relevant analytical work experience.
**About Rio Tinto**
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 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 - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
**Where you will be working**
Rio Tinto Procurement (RTP) provides supply chain services that deliver value to the Rio Tinto Group through end to end Category Management (strategy, strategic sourcing, and buying of goods and services and strategic customer, supplier and market management). Playing a fundamental role, value is achieved through uniformed processes, e-technology, increased corporate social responsibility and measurable saving for the Group.
**Every Voice Matters**
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