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Every server, storage platform, network device and workstation underpins the performance, reliability and scalability of our global technology environment. \nYou'll partner with Infrastructure and Technology teams to optimise supplier relationships, navigate global supply chain dynamics and ensure our hardware strategy supports the long-term performance, resilience and scalability of the business. \nThis is a hands-on commercial role for someone who enjoys combining strategic sourcing, technical collaboration and commercial negotiation within a fast-paced, engineering-led environment. \n\nWhat you'll do \nPartner with the Global Category Lead to develop and execute sourcing strategies across Optiver's global hardware category. \nLead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) for servers, compute, networking, storage and enterprise hardware, developing commercial evaluation models and negotiation strategies. \nAct as the day-to-day commercial owner for key OEM and supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, warranties, support models and service levels. \nMonitor supplier performance, lead times, allocation and lifecycle planning, proactively identifying and escalating risks and opportunities to supply resilience. \nPartner with Infrastructure and Technology teams as their commercial advisor, translating engineering requirements and roadmaps into sourcing strategies and supporting refresh, standardization and total-cost-of-ownership decisions. \nCollaborate with Procurement colleagues globally to align supplier strategies, commercial frameworks and ways of working across regions. \nMonitor hardware market trends, component availability, allocation risk and pricing to sharpen sourcing decisions and strengthen supply assurance. \nEnsure sourcing activity complies with Optiver's procurement policies, governance and contracting standards, with accurate records maintained across procurement systems. \nChallenge existing ways of working, leveraging AI and emerging tools to automate routine work. \n\nWho you are\n5-10 years in technology procurement, strategic sourcing or category management, with significant exposure to technology hardware procurement. \nExposure to financial services, trading or other high-performance technology environments. \nExperience sourcing enterprise hardware - servers, compute, networking, storage and related infrastructure. \nProven track record delivering complex, end-to-end sourcing projects (intake through to contract execution) independently and with minimal direction. \nStrong commercial judgement negotiating with OEMs, distributors and strategic suppliers - pricing models, commercial terms, warranties, support and long-term agreements. \nWorking knowledge of hardware supply chain dynamics (lead times, allocation, refresh planning, warranty and support models). \nStrong analytical capability, including total cost of ownership (TCO), should-cost modelling and commercial evaluation. \nExperience partnering with technical and commercial stakeholders - translating engineering requirements into sourcing decisions. \nExcellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical and commercial concepts for both engineering and leadership audiences. \nExperience operating in a matrixed, global environment spanning multiple regions and stakeholders. \nExperience with procurement systems such as Coupa, SAP Ariba or similar sourcing platforms. \nBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field. \nFamiliarity with operational resilience, ICT third-party risk management or regulatory frameworks such as DORA. \nProfessional procurement qualification (CIPS, CPSM, NEVI or equivalent). \n\nWho we are\nAt Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.\nWhat you'll get\nYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.\nIn addition, you’ll receive:\nA performance-based bonus structure unmatched anywhere in the industry. We combine our profits across desks, teams and offices into a global profit pool.\nThe opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.\n25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.\nTraining opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.\nExtensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.\nTraining and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.\nCompetitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.\nHow to apply\nAre you interested in furthering your career on one of the most dynamic and exciting trading floors in Europe? \n Apply directly via the form below. 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