- Understand BHP's sources of competitive advantage in order to support the development of differentiated strategic decisions.
- Scan, monitor and analyse the external market environment for trends shaping the global economy and commodities that could be sources of opportunity or risk to BHP's strategic positioning, relative to its peers.
- Develop a deep understanding of the value chains in BHP's target commodities, and the strategic position and developments of competitors.
- Employ innovation, analytical skills and critical thinking to generate ideas, and identify and develop opportunities to create value.
- Support development of compelling strategic dialogue with senior leaders to effectively communicate complex ideas and recommendations to drive decisions.
- Optimise risk and reward based on an understanding of value drivers underpinning all processes, decisions, strategies and plans within BHP.
- Identify, engage, and manage a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, economics, law, engineering or science (or related disciplines).
- Experience in mining or natural resources value chain, particularly fertilizers, will be highly regarded.
- Comfortable working with complexity and ambiguity to drive risk and value-based decision making.
- Strong analytical skills, specifically translating multiple sources of information into insights and recommended courses of action.
- Experience reviewing and understanding multi-disciplinary reports / documents and communicating key outcomes and takeaways.
- Effective communications skills with experience preparing for, writing, and presenting to management and business leaders.
- Good project management skills.
- Capable of operating both independently and collaboratively in projects involving multiple workstreams and stakeholdersWork LocationThis position will ideally be based in Saskatoon as a first option, or Toronto. Some business travel required from time to time. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.
Specialist Portfolio Strategy - Saskatoon, SK, Canada - BHP
Description
Date: 16 May 2024Job Posting End Date:
Job Country:CanadaJob State/Province: SaskatchewanJob Location/Region: SaskatoonAbout BHPAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.
With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities.Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Come and be a part of this successPurposeReporting to the Head of Commodity Strategy, the specialist will be part of the Strategy & Market Intelligence team (within BHP's global Portfolio Strategy and Development function) with a focus on shaping BHP's strategy and portfolio and optimising the use of capital to maintain a strong balance sheet, strengthen shareholder relationships and growing competitive advantage.
They will also play a key role in developing BHP's strategy in Copper & Potash by supporting Commodity Price Protocol (CPP) work, development of Commodity and Asset Strategies and a broad range of other strategic initiatives.
About the RoleTo be successful in this role, you will:We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible, as we will begin reviewing applications before the closing date.
About Our ProcessAt BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
Supporting a Diverse WorkforceAt BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity.We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day.
We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live.
providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.
BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.
If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.
Based on existing demographics in our Canadian business preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process.
This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.