At Leadtech, we’ve been redefining digital businesses since 2009, creating innovative online solutions that reach millions of users every month. With a diverse team of over 700 members from 23+ nationalities, we’re united by a passion for creativity and collaboration.  We specialize in delivering user-centric experiences across web and mobile platforms, where people can connect with our products like never before. We’re proud of our global reach and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual contributes to our shared vision of bringing cutting-edge projects to life. Learn more about our journey and mission on our About Us page! About the role We are looking for a Procurement Specialist with 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within technology-related categories such as SaaS, software licensing, or IT services. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Procurement Lead. The position focuses on implementing defined procurement plans, managing supplier engagements, and ensuring cost-effective and compliant purchasing processes. The role does not include people management or ownership of procurement strategy. Profile & Experience You have hands-on experience running competitive sourcing processes and negotiating commercial terms, and you are comfortable working with contract structures, subscription-based models, and cost analysis frameworks. You bring strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and you communicate clearly with both technical and business stakeholders, aligning different perspectives toward practical commercial outcomes. You have a strong commercial mindset, are decisive and solution-oriented, and maintain an approachable and collaborative working style. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, adaptable to evolving priorities, and experienced with digital procurement systems. An openness to leveraging AI tools for productivity and analysis is also important.

Role Description We are looking for a Procurement Specialist with 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, ideally within technology-related categories such as SaaS, software licensing, or IT services. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Procurement Lead. The position focuses on implementing defined procurement plans, managing supplier engagements, and ensuring cost-effective and compliant purchasing processes. The role does not include people management or ownership of procurement strategy. Qualifications - Hands-on experience running competitive sourcing processes and negotiating commercial terms. - Comfortable working with contract structures, subscription-based models, and cost analysis frameworks. - Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Clear communication with both technical and business stakeholders. - Strong commercial mindset, decisive and solution-oriented. - Approachable and collaborative working style. - Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, adaptable to evolving priorities. - Experienced with digital procurement systems. - Openness to leveraging AI tools for productivity and analysis. Requirements - Execute end-to-end procurement cycle for software, SaaS, and technology services. - Manage RFP, RFI, and RFQ processes. - Coordinate vendor evaluations and support supplier selection. - Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and governance standards. - Conduct negotiations within defined approval frameworks. - Support contract drafting, renewals, and amendments with Legal and Finance. - Maintain contract repository, renewal trackers, and supplier documentation. - Monitor license consumption and subscription usage. - Perform spend analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments. - Partner with Engineering, Legal, Finance, Security, and Operations. - Align stakeholders throughout sourcing and contracting processes. - Coordinate timelines and flag risks or delays. - Ensure procurement activities meet budget and compliance requirements. - Support supplier performance follow-ups. - Consolidate expenditure data across departments. - Identify cost optimization opportunities. - Contribute to procurement process improvements. - Prepare dashboards, reports, and business case inputs. - Leverage digital procurement systems and AI tools to improve efficiency. Benefits - Flexible career path with personalized internal training and an annual budget for external learning opportunities. - Flexible schedule with flextime and the option of working fully remote or from our Barcelona office. - Free Friday afternoons with a 7-hour workday, plus a 35-hour workweek in July and August. - Competitive salary, full-time permanent contract. - 25 days of vacation plus your birthday off, with flexible vacation options—no blackout days! Company Description At Leadtech, we’ve been redefining digital businesses since 2009, creating innovative online solutions that reach millions of users every month. With a diverse team of over 700 members from 23+ nationalities, we’re united by a passion for creativity and collaboration. We specialize in delivering user-centric experiences across web and mobile platforms, where people can connect with our products like never before. We’re proud of our global reach and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual contributes to our shared vision of bringing cutting-edge projects to life.

• Execute and carry out the sourcing process • Ensure supplier compliance during onboarding and engagement for renewal time periods • Review contractual agreements of assigned suppliers • Develop sourcing category strategies for Global hubs (US and Asia) • Manage and mitigate supplier as well as business risks • Work closely with Business leaders and Sourcing Leaders • Regularly meet with business owners across Synchrony lines of businesses (LOBs) and/or Sourcing Leaders to provide guidance and direction to functional teams • Drive sourcing initiatives with focus on driving productivity, cost saving benefits and identifying rationalization opportunities • Review and modify contractual terms & conditions in collaboration with Legal and business owners • Oversight of supplier compliance with regulatory and reputational requirements throughout the sourcing process • Conduct and assist RFIs/RFPs, market research and identification, qualification and competitive analysis of required products and services • Utilize Source to Pay and e-Auction tools to leverage competition and drive cost reductions • Identify, streamline and drive implementation of sourcing strategies for various categories • Regularly monitor, track and report on Sourcing projects to ensure adherence to cycle-time performance metrics • Create PowerPoint/Excel materials for review with senior and executive management teams, as required • Support updating of all purchasing-related SOPs • Perform other duties and/or special projects, as assigned • Utilize the Synchrony AI tool to enhance operational efficiency and drive data-driven decision-making

Title: Specialist Local Procurement Location: Boron, CA, US Category: Supply Chain & Procurement Job: #R53807 Job Description: 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 $125,440 – $172,480 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: 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 Core Responsibilities - 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. About You 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 - SAP Materials Management experience preferred What we offer We are committed to providing a generous benefits package to recognize your contributions, your way of thinking and your hard work. Therefore, our benefits include: - 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. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs while striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce them with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. We need you, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities Where you’ll be working Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872. About Rio Tinto Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Respect and Inclusion Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity. Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information. R53807