Procurement Graduate role at Alcoa focusing on supplier selection and contract negotiations. Participate in a three-year development program with hands-on experience in procurement and compliance.
Responsibilities
As a Procurement Graduate at Alcoa, you will learn, grow, and develop hands-on experience and expertise in key procurement processes including supplier selection, commodity management, and contract and supplier performance management.
Working on multiple procurement and contract activities and projects meeting defined deadlines whilst gaining exposure to procurement process and compliance.
Gathering and analysing data for the region and at times on a global basis with additional guidance.
Building your commercial acumen to become a key contributor to driving business opportunities within the procurement group.
Participation in tenders and contract negotiations.
Requirements
Drives a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment by actively listening, valuing diverse perspectives and working constructively with others.
Communicates clearly and effectively, tailoring communication to the audience and ensuring messages are understood through open, two‑way dialogue.
Prioritizes, is decisive and executes by analysing information, identifying solutions and focusing on what moves the business forward.
Takes accountability through owning commitments, showing initiative, and following through to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Continuously learns, adapts and grows by embracing new challenges, seeking feedback, and using creativity and collaboration to solve problems and improve processes.
On the path to graduate by the end of 2026 or has recently completed tertiary qualifications in Logistics & Supply Chain, Commerce or a related discipline.
Benefits
A permanent job with long-term career development in our local or global operations.
Working locally , in an onsite environment enabling you to return home to friends or family every night.
Inclusion and diversity networks ; shaping a culture where everyone is welcome, respected and heard.
Be part of our commitment to sustainability , delivering world class technology and innovations that lead the aluminium industry!
A workplace culture that strongly values your safety.
Coaching and mentoring throughout the program.
Hands-on and professional training.
Diverse experiences from working in our corporate offices to a local on-site environment within our 2 mine sites, 2 powerhouses and 2 alumina refineries.
An increasing level of responsibility.
An opportunity to use your innovative thinking, your motivation to learn and passion for growth to shape the future of our business.
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