Supplier registration

Rio Tinto Procurement is a dynamic and professional procurement organisation, set-up to best meet the needs of the Group business units. We source and enter into contractual relationships over a large range of goods and services, specialising in mining-specific categories. We source electronically as much as possible via auction and RFx, and transact using the Quadrem electronic marketplace.

Safe, efficient and innovative suppliers are strategically important to the success of the Rio Tinto business units.

As a general guide, Rio Tinto Procurement will follow an inclusive approach and will seek to work with suppliers, where appropriate, to support their adoption of policies consistent with our own, assist them in meeting minimum standards and ensure that progress is made toward target standards. To view these standards click here.

To view our policies (including Purchase Order policies) please view the terms and conditions section. 

The way we buy

The way we buy is Rio Tinto's statement of business practice as it relates to the procurement function.

The way we work

For Rio Tinto, The way we work, the Group's statement of business practice, lies at the heart of its implementation of corporate social responsibility.

Supplier expression of interest

Rio Tinto Procurement is a dynamic and professional procurement organisation, set-up to best meet the needs of the Group business units.

Terms and conditions

We operate on behalf of a wide range of businesses units within the mining sector and in a number of different countries. Therefore, we have a number of different terms and conditions for the procurement of goods and services.