RIO TINTO Manager Commercial (Office of CFO)

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and Southern Africa. For more information, please visit www.riotinto.com.

Rio Tinto has recently acquired control of Riversdale in Mozambique to form Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM). RTCM currently has 2 projects, the Benga project, which is set to produce first coal in 2011, and the Zambeze project, which is at feasibility stage. RTCM has an expansive coal resource and a very significant growth profile. In Mozambique, Rio Tinto also has an interest in a power generation project, Iron Ore exploration, Titanium through RTIT.

Reporting to the CFO, the Manager Commercial will develop and implement a strategic framework to manage the major commercial contracts across Rio Tinto Mozambique operations, and to provide high level, strategic advice, governance and leadership in all matters of a Commercial nature to support business decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the effective commercial management of the organisation through the development and implementation of a Commercial Management Strategy. Implement a robust and relevant reporting framework to ensure successful deployment of the strategy.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures that will ensure consistent, reliable and predictable delivery of RTCM responsibilities under relevant contracts.
• Negotiate mining contracts, concessions, infrastructure access and other commercial arrangements with Government as required from time to time.
• Negotiate commercial arrangements supporting to the development of various RTCM projects.
• Contribute to the commercial management of relationships with joint venture partners.
• Ensure the review of all contract related documentation submitted by contractors to ensure that it is consistent with contractual agreements and established plans, schedules and cost constraints.
• Liaise regularly with contractor organisations on all issues including management of contract administration meetings.
• Manage the delivery of consistent management reports, analysis of commercial performance and compliance performance across the organisation.
• Report regularly, or as agreed with the Chief Financial Officer, on commercial issues.
• Manage, coordinate and integrate the output of the team on a day-to-day basis to ensure that the various components of the contract management function are carried out effectively.
• Lead the team in HSE and understand and comply with all relevant legislative and HSE requirements.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualified (post graduate qualifications will be advantageous) in a relevant discipline e.g. Commerce, Economics
• Extensive knowledge and at least 15 years experience in a similar role in a heavy industry environment.
• Experience within or significant exposure to infrastructure construction and the mining industry.
• Demonstrated success in maintaining a collaborative working environment with all parties in the management of complex contracts, leading to successful outcomes.
• Experience in the preparation of reports, with the ability to tailor these to a wide range of audiences across geographical locations.
• Proven track record in quickly establishing credibility across a wide range of stakeholders and engaging others to ensure the implementation of effective solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in operating in and contributing to a team environment, in particular sharing workloads and supporting colleagues in a positive manner.
• Commercial management experience at a senior level with responsibility for contract management, including management and resolution of contract claims.
• A results oriented professional with strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of achievement across diverse geographical locations.
• Proven high level commercial transactional skills.
• High-level communication, facilitation and negotiation skills and demonstrated success at creating and maintaining strong business relationships.
• High levels of personal organisation and professionalism and persistence to overcome obstacles.
• Influential yet approachable, with the ability to quickly adapt to new teams and project structures.
• Strong leadership skills, particularly in regards to managing a team in a high pressure, fast paced and dynamic commercial environment
• Well developed analytical and judgment skills for solving complex problems and evaluating alternate courses of action.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to speak Portuguese is essential.

This is a key role within RTCM and will contribute significantly to the commercial success of the business - take your career to the next level with this challenging opportunity.

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Manager Commercial (Office of CFO)