Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper.
As a leader within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realise our vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with the flexibility and equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.
About the Role
We have a unique opportunity for a global leader in Materials Management to shape, govern and drive the execution of a world‑class Materials Management program across our organisation.
Reporting to the Global Director of Contractor and Materials Management, this role will lead and direct a small team of global and regional direct and indirect reports, and is accountable for the global strategy, Target State, and standards for Materials Management. As the global functional expert you will play a pivotal role in defining how Materials Management delivers value across our mining, refining, and smelting operations worldwide, enabling sustained, long‑term business value and driving measurable improvements in safety, productivity, cost efficiency, risk management, sustainability, and governance.
In this role, you will:
Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of the global Materials Management Target State, including key policies, standards, processes, systems, technologies and workflows.
Program manage the delivery of improvement initiatives, systems and solutions, ensuring alignment with the Target State, defined standards and business priorities.
Provide global functional leadership and alignment, embedding effective governance, performance reporting and standardisation across all locations in line with Global Asset Management and Materials Management Standards.
Manage the global governance, review, and audit framework, ensuring compliance with standards, alignment to the Target State, and continuous improvement through structured operational reviews.
Drive collaboration, capability and continuous improvement by partnering with key global and regional teams (including Asset Management, Capital Projects, Procurement and ITAS), and build Materials Management capability through coaching and training, and embedding initiatives into annual and long‑term plans.
What’s on offer
Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
Flexible hybrid working options available.
Employee growth and development opportunities.
Parental leave support for all caregivers.
Connect and be part of a community that celebrates diversity through our employee inclusion groups.
What you can bring to the role
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics, Project Management, Business or Commerce (post‑graduate qualifications desirable).
Extensive leadership experience in operational, business or functional management roles within industrial, mining, resources, manufacturing or similar asset‑intensive environments.
Strong ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels of the organisation across multiple time zones, languages and cultures, both virtually and in person.
Proven experience leading complex, large‑scale programs, projects, frameworks, standards and systems across multiple locations, cultures and cross‑functional teams.
Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following disciplines: Engineering; Maintenance & Reliability; Maintenance Planning; Supply Chain, Warehousing or Logistics, supported by a strong understanding of advanced Materials Management principles.
Strong delivery and influence capability, including advanced program and project management skills, experience leading change without direct authority, and excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, organisational and time management skills to deliver multiple initiatives to tight timelines.
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
Be part of shaping our organisation and join us in building a legacy of excellence for future generations.
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About the Location
Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.
We 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.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
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This 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!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
