Procurement Category Specialist - MRO & Industrial Supplies

Rio Tinto • Boron, CA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Procurement Specialist Services Be part of a safety-driven team that values inclusion and respect. Join a leading company that offers outstanding personal development and global career opportunities. Rio Tinto Borates - Boron & Wilmington, CA Hybrid Role – Minimum 3 Days Per Week Onsite The salary range for this role in California is $108,240 - $148,830 About the Role Rio Tinto Borates is seeking to hire a Procurement Specialist Services to support California Operations (Boron and Wilmington). This position will report directly to the Site Procurement Manager and serve as a category leader within a defined portfolio. This roles offer exposure to site ownership, project management, and category strategy development within a global procurement framework. Working directly with Operations, Engineering, HSE, IT, and site leadership, the successful candidates will deliver strategic sourcing outcomes and commercial value. This is a hybrid role, however successful candidates will be required to work onsite at Boron CA or Wilmington CA a minimum of three days per week to ensure strong operational alignment and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related discipline preferred
• 2+ years of procurement or project management experience
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical and critical thinking capability
• Ability to challenge specifications and drive commercial value
• Strong health, safety, and ethical mindset

Nice To Haves

• SAP Materials Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across site-based service categories supporting operations. Scope includes: Environmental, HSE, Medical & Occupational Health services
• Rail & logistics services
• Security services
• Equipment hire and temporary assets
• Site-specific service contracts and engineering project support
• Serve as category lead within assigned portfolio
• Develop and maintain stakeholder-approved Category Strategies
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes
• Conduct commercial analysis and present sourcing recommendations
• Lead complex negotiations and secure strategic outcomes
• Draft and execute contracts and Master Service Agreements
• Ensure supplier qualification and compliance with Procurement Policy
• Deliver measurable savings and value creation
• Partner closely with site leadership to support operational continuity
• Transition selected category management responsibilities currently supported by corporate teams into the site organization
• Support separation activities including contract novation, supplier transitions, and procurement readiness planning as required.

Benefits

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment.
• Access to family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• A 401(k)-matching program in which the company matches .35 per dollar up to 5% of your base pay.
• A generous employee share program which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto shares.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A favorable child-caregiver leave program.
• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to address educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to incentives to support your wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees