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The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.\nThis is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.\nAbout the Role\nOur Procurement & Transportation team are seeking an experienced Logistics Contracts Specialist to take a strategic and hands-on role in managing rail transportation across Australia. This is an essential role that will ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations by driving strong contract management, performance governance, data-driven reporting, and the adoption of modern, technology-enabled processes.\nReporting to the Director, Transportation & Logistics, you’ll contribute directly to the development and delivery of Alcoa’s long-term rail strategy, commercial management of rail agreements, capacity planning initiatives, and regulatory engagement. You’ll also play a critical role in navigating rail disruptions, and supporting business continuity during complex and time-sensitive events.\nYour key purpose and responsibilities:\nLead rail supplier performance and contract management, ensuring contractual compliance, service reliability, commercial integrity, and alignment with business requirements.\nManage end-to-end rail access, haulage, and support contracts, including variations, invoice review and approval, price escalation mechanisms, and associated services such as loading/unloading, track maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades.\nOwn critical transport governance and reporting, including monthly spend review and forecasting, shipment performance, carbon emissions reporting, and annual planning activities.\nDrive continuous improvement and automation, including optimisation of rail scheduling, performance monitoring, reporting workflows, and support of annual savings initiatives through Ariba Source-to-Contract administration.\nProvide broader transport and compliance support as required, including Australian responsible sourcing compliance and operational support across road, intermodal, and international freight activities.\nWhat’s on offer\nAttractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.\nFlexible hybrid working options available.\nEmployee growth and development opportunities.\n18 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers.\nPaid employee volunteering hours within our community.\nGenerous leave entitlements including a leisure a day off every 4-week period.\nSalary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.\nWhat you can bring to the role\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, or an alternative discipline supported by strong commercial experience.\nDemonstrated experience in large-scale, complex logistics or supply chain environments.\nStrong financial and commercial capability, with advanced skills in financial analysis, contract development, and attention to detail.\nDemonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and understand key business drivers within a manufacturing environment.\nProven capability to identify and deliver improvement opportunities, with strengths in innovation, digitalisation, and process automation.\nAdditional information\nInterviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.\nYou will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.\nBe part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.\n#LI-Hybrid\nAbout the Location\nRecognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.\nWe are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.\nThis is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!\nYour work. Your world. 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