Contracts and Procurement Advisor

• Contribute to major value-creating projects by defining contract and procurement strategies tailored to business objectives and project risks.
• Influence key decisions, support project teams, and develop expertise in commercial negotiation, contract governance, and large-scale construction procurement.
• Enjoy two permanent opportunities in the Saguenay region - in Alma and Laterrière, within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

We find better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs, today and tomorrow. Our values, kindness, courage, and curiosity guide our way of working and how we treat each other.

About the Position

We are seeking a person to fill the position of Contracts and Procurement Advisor for major projects, to help the SD&T Project Services team implement procurement strategies that support the delivery of value-creating projects.

Based in the Saguenay region, Quebec, this person will provide strategic and operational support to the Contracts and Procurement team. They will contribute to the development and implementation of procurement and contract management strategies, while supporting project teams and contract administrators in the execution of their activities.

Reporting to the Contracts and Procurement Manager, this opportunity is for a person who enjoys transforming complex project needs into concrete commercial solutions and who wishes to influence decisions that favor optimal value for Rio Tinto.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the development and implementation of contract and procurement strategies for major projects, by formulating analyses and recommendations for project teams and management.
• Advise project teams and contract administrators on procurement, contract management, commercial negotiation, and risk management.
• Participate in tendering, submission evaluation, and commercial negotiations to ensure alignment with project objectives and Rio Tinto's requirements.
• Lead and coordinate daily contract and procurement activities for projects under your responsibility, in accordance with approved strategies, schedules, and priorities.
• Support the contract administration team in the rigorous application of processes, tools, standards, and governance requirements of SD&T.
• Monitor the progress of activities, identify issues and potential risks, and recommend mitigation measures to achieve project objectives.

About You

We are looking for a person whose experience meets the main requirements below. You do not need to meet all the "Success Factors" criteria to apply. If you have relevant experience and this opportunity motivates you, we encourage you to submit your application.

Requirements for Success

• Commitment to your safety and that of your team.
• Extensive experience in procurement and contract management within major or complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in tendering, submission evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract risk management.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, formulate clear recommendations, and implement solutions in an environment where priorities evolve rapidly.
• Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships with project teams, stakeholders, and suppliers to support the execution of construction projects.
• Proficiency in both French and English, both spoken and written, required to collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers in both languages.

Success Factors

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in guiding or supporting contract administrators in the execution of contractual and procurement activities.
• Comfort in working autonomously, taking initiatives, and communicating analyses or recommendations to different levels of the organization.

What We Offer

Receive recognition for your contributions, your analytical thinking, and your hard work, and the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped the world progress.

• Work environment where safety is always the top priority
• Career development opportunities and training support to achieve your technical and leadership aspirations
• Competitive base salary based on your skills and experience, and annual incentive program
• Access to favorable family health/medical programs, and retirement and savings plans
• Interesting share ownership scheme
• Paid time off for various reasons (annual/vacation, paid parental leave, sick leave)
• Employee discounts
• Where You Will Work

Rio Tinto Aluminium has been present in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region for over 100 years. In the region, our facilities include an alumina refinery, four electrolytic plants, six hydroelectric power stations, our Arvida Research and Development Centre, the Aluminium Operations Centre, a railway, and a port. Our state-of-the-art electrolytic plants produce "responsible" certified aluminium.

For us, success is measured by healthy employees, optimized performance, strong relationships with our partners and customers, the use and development of new technologies, continuous improvement of our environmental footprint, and the creation of value in our host communities.

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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 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 situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities, and people from different cultural backgrounds.

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 – 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.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

Respect and Inclusion

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés