Global Materials Management Program Manager

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‑...