Job Description
Optiver is seeking a Procurement Analyst to support and advance our technology strategy while ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The Procurement team drives initiatives that enable the sourcing of goods and services efficiently. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Optiver’s long-term growth by balancing profitability, sustainability, and operational stability.Who We AreOptiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive pricing, execution and risk management. By providing liquidity on multiple exchanges across the world in various financial instruments we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets. We provide liquidity to financial markets using our own capital, at our own risk, trading a wide range of products: listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds and foreign currencies.Since its establishment in 2012, our Shanghai office is a rapidly growing participant in the Chinese markets, trading exchange-listed futures, options and equities in China mainland. Our vision is to become the trusted partner in the development of Chinese financial markets. With the culture of a start-up but the backing of a 35+ year-old trading firm, the Optiver Shanghai office is truly unique. Everyone who joins us will help shape the future of our company and its global impact. Get ready: we are only just beginning.What You’ll DoAs a Procurement Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes to support Optiver’s operational excellence. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll oversee purchasing initiatives, streamline reconciliation processes, and manage vendor relationships. Key responsibilities include:Daily Procurement Operations: Manage the purchase of goods and services by coordinating with Accounts Payable, Legal, technical teams, and vendors. Ensure standardized procurement processes and proactive communication with stakeholders on progress and timelines.Reconciliation Process: Oversee reconciliation processes for procurement-related spend, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently while collaborating with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Tax to ensure accurate and timely payments.Vendor Relationship Management: Serve as the primary contact for vendor-related issues, particularly billing and supply chain concerns. Resolve disruptions in goods or service fulfillment promptly.Spend Analytics & Reporting: Analyze procurement spend data to uncover patterns, trends, and opportunities for cost optimization. Provide actionable insights to support decision-making by business leaders.Process Development: Continuously refine procurement and reconciliation processes to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.Who You AreWe’re looking for a Procurement Analyst who brings:2+ years of experience in a Procurement-specific role within financial services, IT organizations, or related fields such as supply chain, operations, finance, or management consulting.Fluency in Mandarin and English.End-to-end procurement process expertise, from request to quote through to delivery.Experience in transactional sourcing across IT and business operations.Knowledge of supplier management, including delivery and contract handling.Strong risk awareness and problem-solving skills.High attention to detail, strong accountability, and diligence.Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.Ability to multitask and manage multiple workflows simultaneously.What You’ll Get A performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool, fostering a truly collaborative environment.The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment.Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities.Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks.Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massagesRegular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process.Questions? Get in touch with the recruitment team at careers@optiver.com.au.Optiver 重视个人信息的保护。请您在提供个人信息给我们之前,认真阅读Optiver China Privacy Notice, 了解我们如何收集及处理您的个人信息。Personal information protection is of utmost importance to Optiver. Before you provide any personal information to us, we strongly urge you to read our Privacy Policy to acknowledge how we collect and process your personal information.
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