Nicholas Jones Email & Phone Number

Experienced procurement professional with a strong focus on sustainable and local procurement. With over 15 years of experience in the industry.Currently, the Indigenous, Local & Sustainable Procurement Senior Specialist at Rio Tinto.Responsible for managing procurement operations, negotiating with suppliers, and developing strategies to increase the company's spending with local, sustainable and Indigenous businesses. Contributed to Rio Tinto's commitment to support the communities where it operates, as demonstrated by the company's increased spend with Australian suppliers, including over $565 million with Indigenous businesses in a 40% increase from the previous year.Served as a Procurement Business Partner for the Yandicoogina mine and an Indigenous, Local & Sustainable Procurement Specialist, developing procurement strategies that promoted sustainable and local practices. Key contributer to Rio Tinto's innovative partnership with the Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry Western Australia (RCCIWA) to help strengthen more local businesses.