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Isabelle Turner

Perth,WA

Summary

Dynamic Procurement Specialist with expertise in category management and data analysis. Proven ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive sustainability and deliver commercial benefits. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and contract negotiation. Currently pursuing a Law Degree to further develop professional capabilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist - Rail & Ports

Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
08.2024 - Current
  • Displayed a curious mindset, with the ability to transform opportunities into sustainable, commercially favourable deliverables.
  • Developed and delivered category and sourcing strategies that clearly articulated value levers of time, sustainability, and cost.
  • Demonstrated the ability to think holistically, challenge norms, and provide pathways to unlock further value across Rio Tinto operations.
  • Worked closely with stakeholder groups to understand demand, constraints, and synergies.
  • Articulated risks, as well as opportunities, to influence directions to ensure decisions are made with the best commercial outcome in mind.
  • Formed strong supplier relationships to understand current and future capacity, leverage supplier strengths, and unlock the value obtained from systematic supplier relationship management.

Procurement Analyst - Supply Chain Services

Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Gathered market intelligence and undertook data analysis to help inform sourcing and category strategies
  • Supported sourcing projects, including drafting and executing contract documentation.
  • Extracted, analysed, and interpreted spend data and management of team reporting.
  • Developed reports on cost savings, expenditures, business unit spend, and other performance metrics.
  • Facilitated data collection for forecasting, supply chain management, and risk assessments.
  • Contributed to category value creation initiatives, bringing innovative ideas and energy.
  • Assisted with supplier management and engagement.

Procurement Intern

Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
  • Identified areas where process improvements could be made within the procurement department.
  • Participated in regular meetings between Procurement team members and external stakeholders such as suppliers.
  • Reviewed documents related to procurements such as terms and conditions of agreement.

Business Intern - Governance & Assurance

Western Power
Perth, WA
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Business support function within the Corporate Compliance Team.
  • Proficiently used company databases to process conflicts of interest and gift/hospitality declarations.
  • Regularly monitored and updated the legislative obligation catalogue and compliance plan registers.

Vacation Work Student - Indigenous Support

Rio Tinto
Perth, WA
11.2022 - 02.2023

Completed four projects within the Indigenous Support Team:

  • (1) Central Park Induction Presentation and Informal Meeting.
  • (2) Indigenous Support Advisor Site Induction Video.
  • (3) Indigenous Vacation Student Engagement Initiative.
  • (4) 2023 Strategic Planning Coordination.
  • Presented my projects to the CSP function who were asked to give their feedback in one word: "Authentic, Professional, Passionate, Future Leader, Confident, Intuitive, Insightful, and Contributor."

Junior Administrative Assistant

Camco Engineering
Perth, WA
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • First point of contact for answering phones and directing calls as required.
  • Greeting and announcing clients and suppliers.
  • Advanced ability to use company filing procedures.
  • Converted documents to meet PDF requirements.
  • Formulated and developed document templates for management and filing of quotes.

QA Data Entry Clerk

Camco Engineering
Perth, WA
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Collected and entered data into databases, and maintained accurate records of valuable company information.
  • Efficiently managed large amounts of information that are often sensitive or confidential.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Law

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

La Salle College
Middle Swan
10-2021

Juris Doctor -

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Procurement category management
  • Data and market analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Team work and collaboration

Affiliations

  • UWA Blackstone Law Society Indigenous Representative
  • UWA Student Equity Ambassador
  • Rio Tinto SCS Culture Club Member
  • La Salle College Alumni Representative/Advisor

Accomplishments

  • 2021 La Salle College Best All-Rounder Award
  • 2021 SCSA Certificate of Merit, WACE High Achiever (95.35 ATAR)
  • 2022 UWA Hackett Scholarship - awarded to commencing students ranking in the top 10% of their Year 12 cohort, with great potential, and early acceptance into UWA
  • 2022/23 Rio Tinto Vacation Student Program Excellence Award

Timeline

Procurement Specialist - Rail & Ports

Rio Tinto
08.2024 - Current

Procurement Analyst - Supply Chain Services

Rio Tinto
02.2024 - 08.2024

Procurement Intern

Rio Tinto
02.2023 - 12.2023

Vacation Work Student - Indigenous Support

Rio Tinto
11.2022 - 02.2023

Business Intern - Governance & Assurance

Western Power
07.2022 - 07.2023

Junior Administrative Assistant

Camco Engineering
01.2021 - 05.2022

QA Data Entry Clerk

Camco Engineering
11.2017 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Business Law

University of Western Australia

High School Diploma -

La Salle College

Juris Doctor -

University of Western Australia
Isabelle Turner