Job Description

Principal Advisor, Simandou Commercial
Why explore

• Gain exposure across our global commercial business
• Create products, services and solutions that drive and materialize a green/transparent and traceable future
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development
• Based in Singapore, global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role
We are looking for a Principal Advisor, Simandou Commercial to support port partnership development, structuring of agreements and seaborne & portside customers segmentation/sizing together with sales teams.
Reporting to the Senior Manager Commercial Simandou, you will:

• Lead portside partnership work with key internal and external stakeholders. Provide support around the structuring and risk management of partnership agreements.
• Support the creation and execution of Simandou product and marketing strategies.
• Ensure that key commercial initiatives tie back to the risks and opportunities flagged by the project team.
• Support the structuring of the marketing agreement and the interlinkages with other agreements (i.e., JV etc.)
• Demonstrate to our customers and partners how RT commercial can value add through our global sales channelization network and freight portfolio with the support of our sales and marine team.
• Collaborate across RT commercial, strategy and economics to influence outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement across the relevant systems and process to capture and transfer knowledge.
• Up to 25-30% of travel.
• Adhere to Way we Work and compliance requirements.

About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• University Degree qualifications.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of high grade (DSO/pellet feed/pellet) iron ore market.
• Ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems under tight deadlines.
• Initiate and take lead on ideas generating extra value for the business.
• Competence in drafting and interpreting agreements (strong understanding of commercial and legal terms).

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Sound experience in seaborne & portside supply chain and scheduling.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life\xe2\x80\x99s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working
The Commercial group is focused on maximizing the value of our products, growing value in the marketplace through partnership with the company\xe2\x80\x99s customers, suppliers, product groups and Group functions. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto\xe2\x80\x99s assets, hubs, and offices globally, Commercial\xe2\x80\x99s purpose is to provide the commercial insights to drive value along the mine-to-market value chain. Commercial incorporates and utilizes the knowledge and capabilities of the global Sales & Marketing, Procurement, and Marine & Logistics organizations, supported by the Market Analysis, Commercial Treasury and other functions, to ensure our approach to business is driven by a commercially astute and innovative mind-set.
The Commercial group came under the leadership of the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer on 1 January 2018.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We\xe2\x80\x99ve developed some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You\xe2\x80\x99ll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It\xe2\x80\x99s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it\xe2\x80\x99s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.


Application Deadline: 08 March 2023 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)
Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.
Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.\xe2\x80\x9d

• Health insurance