Optiver · 1 day ago
Procurement Operations Lead
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expOptiver is seeking a Procurement Operations Lead to drive the evolution of their global procurement operations. This role will be pivotal in transforming how they manage spend, processes, data, and systems across all regions, while leading a team to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and implementing a more efficient, data-driven procurement function.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a distributed procurement operations team across regions, ensuring alignment, accountability, and operational excellence
Serve as the global process owner for Procurement-owned processes in our S2P suite, partnering closely with our finance counterparts
Partner closely with sourcing leaders, finance, AP, and legal to ensure processes and systems enable both agility and control
Oversee the day-to-day execution of procurement operations globally, ensuring seamless purchasing, approvals, and payment processes
Establish consistent global workflows and controls while allowing for regional flexibility
Drive measurable improvements in process efficiency, automation, and policy compliance
Lead global initiatives to modernize procurement operations through automation and AI-driven tools
Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve speed, transparency, and stakeholder experience
Embed a culture of continuous improvement and data-led decision making within the operations function
Ensure high-quality data across procurement systems, providing visibility into spend, supplier performance, and operational efficiency
Design and deliver dashboards and reporting to enable smarter, faster business decisions
Collaborate with data teams to ensure procurement information is accurate, integrated, and actionable
Partner with Finance, AP, Legal, and Technology teams to improve process alignment and eliminate friction
Act as the primary operational liaison between Procurement and the broader business
Represent procurement operations in key governance and transformation forums
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, operations, finance, supply chain, or a related field
10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance operations, with at least 3 years in leadership roles
Proven experience managing high-performing teams across multiple regions or time zones
Strong background in process transformation, automation, and digital enablement (AI or workflow automation experience a plus)
Demonstrated ability to scale operational functions and implement standardized global processes
Deep understanding of procure-to-pay processes, supplier management, and financial controls
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change leadership skills
Analytical, systems-oriented mindset with an ability to translate data into operational insight
Preferred
Tools experience preferred: Coupa, Databricks, or similar S2P and data analytics platforms
Benefits
401(k) match up to 50%
Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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