About Optiver
Empowering markets through technology and expertise
Key Highlights
- Founded in 1986, with over 1,000 employees
- Headquartered in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
- Specializes in options, ETFs, and futures trading
- Global presence with offices in Chicago, Sydney, and Shanghai
Optiver is a leading proprietary trading firm and market maker based in Amsterdam, specializing in exchange-listed financial instruments such as options, ETFs, and futures. Founded in 1986, Optiver operates globally with over 1,000 employees and is known for its advanced trading technology and quant...
🎁 Benefits
Optiver offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, and equity options. Employees enjoy a generous PTO policy, flexible working arrangemen...
🌟 Culture
Optiver fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and a strong focus on technology. The firm values t...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Optiver is seeking a Procurement Operations Lead to transform global procurement operations. You'll lead a team to enhance efficiency through data-driven and AI-enabled processes. This role requires strong leadership and operational skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You have extensive experience in procurement operations, ideally with a focus on global processes and systems. Your leadership skills are proven, as you've successfully managed distributed teams and ensured alignment across regions. You understand the importance of operational excellence and have a track record of driving measurable improvements in efficiency and compliance. You are adept at leveraging data and AI tools to modernize procurement functions, ensuring that processes are both agile and controlled. Your strategic vision is complemented by a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations, making you a key player in achieving organizational goals.
Desirable
Experience with automation tools and AI-driven procurement solutions is a plus. Familiarity with finance processes and systems will enhance your ability to partner effectively with finance counterparts. A background in data analysis will help you drive insights and improvements in procurement operations.
What you'll do
In this role, you will lead and develop a global procurement operations team, ensuring that day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will serve as the global process owner for procurement processes, collaborating closely with finance, sourcing leaders, and legal teams to create workflows that balance global consistency with regional flexibility. Your focus will be on driving operational excellence, overseeing purchasing, approvals, and payment processes to ensure compliance and efficiency. You will also spearhead initiatives to modernize procurement operations through automation and AI, evaluating tools and processes that enhance productivity and data-driven decision-making.
What we offer
Optiver provides a competitive salary range of $172,000—$215,000 USD, along with a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success. We value innovation and encourage you to bring your ideas to the table, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Join us in shaping the future of procurement operations at Optiver.
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