Strategic Cloud & AI Inference Sourcing Lead

Optiver US LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Optiver US LLC is seeking a Senior Sourcing Lead for Cloud & AI Inference to optimize third-party cloud spend and lead complex sourcing strategies. With over 10 years of sourcing experience, you will influence senior stakeholders and drive measurable business impact. This role offers a base salary between $180,000 and $250,000 USD, requiring excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in financial services or tech-focused industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, with significant depth in cloud or hyperscaler procurement.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale cloud negotiations and delivering multimillion-dollar savings.
• Experience building and executing cloud category strategies at an enterprise level.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the cloud and AI inference category strategy across the organization.
• Lead negotiations for high-value and complex hyperscaler agreements.
• Drive measurable cost optimization initiatives across cloud and AI inference spend.
• Influence senior stakeholders to align on cloud sourcing strategies.
• Establish and strengthen key vendor relationships with hyperscalers.
• Monitor cloud market trends and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Cloud pricing mechanics

Leadership presence

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Computer Science

Job description

Optiver US LLC is seeking a Senior Sourcing Lead for Cloud & AI Inference to optimize third-party cloud spend and lead complex sourcing strategies. With over 10 years of sourcing experience, you will influence senior stakeholders and drive measurable business impact. This role offers a base salary between $180,000 and $250,000 USD, requiring excellent negotiation and analytical skills. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in financial services or tech-focused industries.