Optiver is looking for a Procurement Specialist to help enable the business’ strategy through sourcing supplier solutions. The Procurement function, drives strategic initiatives to ensure Optiver is buying goods and services in the most efficient way at the most competitive prices. We firmly believe in balancing a safe, orderly production environment with profitability and sustainable growth.
As a member of the Procurement team, you will individually drive a variety of purchasing initiatives, working with internal stakeholders to purchase goods & services which in turn add value to the business. To deliver this value you will work directly with suppliers to ensure the requirements, commercials and outcomes are meeting expectations.
You will also collaborate with other members of the Procurement team to analyse our spend, find areas where we can optimise costs by improving how we source and ensuring our suppliers can deliver the right outcome. If you are interested in gaining experience in both the business and technical sides of a market making trading firm while gaining Procurement experience, this role will provide that opportunity.
What you’ll do:As a Procurement Analyst, your key responsibilities include:
Strategic sourcing & category support
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements for upcoming sourcing events.
Support or lead sourcing events from commercial and contractual negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership, requirements and risk.
Conduct market and supplier research to identify sourcing opportunities, alternative suppliers and innovation
Supplier Relationship Management –Work with suppliers to remediate any issues in the supply chain that may impact goods and service fulfillment. Lead point on supplier commercial issues to ensure prompt resolution
Spend Analytics & Reporting – Review and analyse spend to identify trends, patterns, and areas for cost optimization. Create value-add metrics from our spend data to share with owners, to ultimately equip the business for better decision-making
Process Development – contribute to the Procurement processes in an effort to deliver efficiencies leveraging automation and AI.
Who you are:
5-8 yrs experience in Procurement, supply chain, operations, finance or management consulting
Attention to detail, diligence, and a high personal bar for performance expectations
The ability to multitask and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Risk awareness with the ability to identify and escalate imminent risks
Ability to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies
Ability to work autonomously
Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills
Experience working in a multifaceted business environment
Legal authorization to work in the China is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorisation for this job opening
What you'll get:
- The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment
- Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements
- Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities
- Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from any and all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.
Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at [email protected].
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Skills Required
- 2-5 years experience in Procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, or management consulting
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Optiver Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered highly competitive in trading, quantitative, and engineering paths, with performance-linked bonuses materially elevating total earnings for strong contributors. High performers are described as seeing outsized upside when firm and team results are strong.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is depicted as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, alongside HSA/FSA options and mental-health support. Some locations note unlimited therapy access through a partner platform.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. roles are often described as offering 25 days of paid vacation plus market holidays, alongside generous parental leave. This breadth of time off is highlighted as helping to offset a high-intensity environment.
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What We Do
Optiver’s story began over 30 years ago, when we started business as a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s options exchange. Today, we are at the forefront of trading and technology as a leading global electronic market maker, focused on pricing, execution and risk management.
Why Work With Us
People at Optiver love challenges, welcome collaboration, and strive to be better tomorrow than they are today. Improving the market is an extraordinary challenge that requires a carefully crafted approach. Optiver provides a collaborative working environment to tackle these challenges. In fact, it is this way of working that sets us apart.
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