Procurement Sourcing Specialist

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="22480" data-local-id="eae3ff37532b">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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="22877" data-local-id="5d0b65c421a3">As a member of the Procurement team, you will individually drive a variety of purchasing initiatives, working with internal stakeholders to purchase goods &amp; 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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23224" data-local-id="672a9e3f9b0d">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.</p> <h3 id="What-you’ll-do:.2" data-local-id="1253a812482a" data-renderer-start-pos="23639">What you’ll do:</h3> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23656" data-local-id="739788c0eb6a">As a Procurement Analyst, your key responsibilities include:</p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="52b2555b-7e8f-449a-8438-d417a9cff7f1" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23720" data-local-id="c97cfc9d3f44"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Strategic sourcing &amp; category support</strong></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="75938291-69f0-480e-a995-a6ab9ab8992b" data-indent-level="2"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23761" data-local-id="6767cc65d183">Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements for upcoming sourcing events.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23856" data-local-id="8b8272b0cb9d">Support or lead sourcing events from commercial and contractual negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership, requirements and risk.</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="23997" data-local-id="dbbd4996aa88">Conduct market and supplier research to identify sourcing opportunities, alternative suppliers and innovation</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="24112" data-local-id="4d32ecec82e2"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Supplier Relationship Management </strong>–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</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="24329" data-local-id="6f0d9b6d3f3a"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Spend Analytics &amp; Reporting </strong>– 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</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="24577" data-local-id="8f73474c357d"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Process Development </strong>– contribute to the Procurement processes in an effort to deliver efficiencies leveraging automation and AI.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="24709" data-local-id="bf37df7ac79f">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 id="Who-you-are:.2" data-local-id="26ef89fe5899" data-renderer-start-pos="25566">Who you are:</h3> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="401d0f7f-545d-48be-b300-85e24402acca" data-indent-level="1"> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25582" data-local-id="f54bc4425d6e">2-5 yrs experience in Procurement, supply chain, operations, finance or management consulting</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25679" data-local-id="cad6deed4c8c">Attention to detail, diligence, and a high personal bar for performance expectations</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25767" data-local-id="48fcc20e9fb3">The ability to multitask and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25842" data-local-id="95748002a344">Risk awareness with the ability to identify and escalate imminent risks</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25917" data-local-id="b8728653757d">Ability to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="25979" data-local-id="f168085c538f">Ability to work autonomously</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="26011" data-local-id="bfd53dc2b1b3">Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills</p> </li> <li> <p data-renderer-start-pos="26074" data-local-id="c6be8cb2ceeb">Experience working in a multifaceted business environment</p> </li> </ul> <p data-renderer-start-pos="26135" data-local-id="1853931d18b5">Legal authorization to work in the China is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment authorisation for this job opening</p> <p><strong><br>What you'll get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The chance to work alongside diverse and intelligent peers in a rewarding environment</li> <li>Competitive remuneration including an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements</li> <li>Training, mentorship and personal development opportunities</li> <li>Daily breakfast, lunch and snacks</li> <li>Gym membership, sports and leisure activities, plus weekly in-house chair massages</li> <li>Regular social events, clubs and Friday afternoon drinks.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity statement&nbsp;</strong></p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8255">Optiver is committed to&nbsp;<a class="cc-1rn59kg" href="https://optiver.com/diversity-statement/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true"><u data-renderer-mark="true">diversity and inclusion</u></a>, 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.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="8566"><strong data-renderer-mark="true">Questions?</strong>&nbsp;Get in touch with the recruitment team at&nbsp;<a class="cc-1rn59kg" href="mailto:careers@optiver.com.au" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">careers@optiver.com.au</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Privacy disclaimer&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>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。</p> <p>Personal information protection is of utmost importance to Optiver. Before you provide any personal information to us, we strongly urge you to read Optiver China Privacy Notice for acknowledging how we collect and process your personal information.</p> <p data-renderer-start-pos="24709" data-local-id="bf37df7ac79f">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>