Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Optiver Full time

Optiver is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to elevate our Procurement department and contribute to the delivery of our business strategy. The Procurement team drives strategic initiatives to ensure goods and services are procured efficiently and with managed risk. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the business and technical aspects of a market-making firm while advancing your procurement expertise.

**WHO WE ARE**

Optiver 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.

Optiver's Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. Established in 1996, we're an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Japan exchanges, and act as Optiver's APAC head office.

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**

As part of the Procurement team, you will drive initiatives from conception to completion, focusing on operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment with Optiver's strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include:

- **Business Partnering**: Collaborate with managers and teams to develop strategies that rely on supplier solutions.
- **Strategic Sourcing**: Lead sourcing initiatives to procure hardware, software, and services at competitive terms, aligned with business priorities.
- **Data Analytics & Reporting**: Create and maintain dashboards to monitor supplier spend, track savings, identify trends, and manage compliance metrics.
- **Supplier Engagement**: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to monitor performance, manage risks, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- **Process Improvement**: Continuously optimize procurement and sourcing processes to enhance efficiency, user experience, and cost savings.
- **Daily Operations**: Oversee procurement activities, including purchase order creation and approvals, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with procurement policies.

**WHAT YOU'LL NEED**
- 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement, covering IT and business operations, including hardware, software, WAN, DC, and exchange services.
- Expertise in procurement best practices and end-to-end processes, including pre
- and post-contract management.
- Strong knowledge of supplier management, including commercial, risk, performance, and innovation.
- Exceptional analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

**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
- Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages
- Daily breakfast, lunch and an in-house barista
- Regular social events including an annual company trip
- Guided relocation, a competitive relocation package and visa sponsorship where necessary.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

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