Procurement Analyst
Optiver is a global technology- and research-driven proprietary trading firm and market maker providing liquidity across financial markets, including through an active 24/7 Digital Assets desk.
About Optiver
Founded in Amsterdam in 1986, Optiver uses its own capital, quantitative research and proprietary technology to continuously quote, price and trade financial instruments across global markets. Its activities include listed derivatives, cash equities, ETFs, bonds, foreign currencies and digital assets; its Digital Assets desk operates crypto options market-making strategies across major venues with follow-the-sun coverage.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will support sourcing across non-technology categories, identify suppliers and commercial solutions, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and help ensure contracts meet internal policies, risk standards, and market benchmarks. You will manage renewals, coordinate purchase orders and cost approvals in Coupa, guide stakeholders, maintain procurement records, and improve procurement processes.
Requirements
- Around 2–3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or a commercial role
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, supply chain management, or a related field
- Understanding of sourcing, purchase orders, supplier management, and contract renewals
- Stakeholder management skills
- Ability to negotiate supplier pricing, commercial terms, and contract renewals
- Organisational skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Support sourcing initiatives across non-technology categories
- Identify suppliers and commercial solutions with stakeholders
- Negotiate supplier pricing and commercial terms
- Ensure contracts meet internal policies, risk standards, and market benchmarks
- Manage contract renewals
- Coordinate purchase orders and cost approvals in Coupa
- Guide stakeholders through procurement processes and provide training
- Maintain accurate procurement data and records
- Identify and improve procurement-process inefficiencies and gaps
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus structure
- 25 paid vacation days in the first year, increasing to 30 from the second year
- Discounts on health insurance
- Fully paid first-class commuting expenses
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and barista coffee
- In-house physio and chair massages
- Organized sports and leisure activities
- Friday afternoon drinks
- Competitive relocation packages
- Visa sponsorship for expats where necessary