Procurement Systems Administrator

Interactive Brokers Group Inc

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Best Practices, Bond Market, Brokerage, Business Administration, Business Process Management, Business Processes, Change Management, Change Requests/Orders, Childcare, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Document Change Management, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, Fitness, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Futures, GEP (Good Engineering Practices), Global Financial Markets, Hedge Funds, Help Desk, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet/Online Service, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Management Strategy, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Metrics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Procurement Management, Procurement Software, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Reimbursement, Reporting Dashboards, Requirements Management, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, SAP BusinessObjects, ServiceNow, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials, Trend Analysis, User Documentation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
7 days ago

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barrons has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is Hybrid role (4 days in office /1 day remote)

About your Team:

Reporting to Director - Procurement and Vendor Management, this role is responsible for Source to Pay (S2P) system/s to help maximize effective business processes and solutions. Analyzes, troubleshoots and implements key technology features to support Procurement and Vendor Management objectives as well as leading implementation/changes that improve the efficiency of systems and technology, partnering with cross-functional teams at IBKR. Produces monthly/quarterly reports, maintains systems and process documentation, change management, system performance monitoring, development of reference guides and training content.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

  • System Administration and Documentation

  • Responsible for Implementation, configurations, data maintenance/management, and documentation of technologies, processes and workflows.

  • Build and support ongoing automation initiatives to guide decisions and actions that support Procurement and Vendor Management strategy.

  • Conduct regularly scheduled maintenance of the Source to Pay platform and requisite data elements.

  • Assess implications of new software releases, configure accordingly, and support change management.

  • End User Management and Support

  • Maintain and support the Source to Pay platform and all integrated solutions at IB.

  • Provision roles and provide initial training/resources for all new users on Source to Pay platform.

  • Manage and prioritize support requests including FAQs as well as change requests, enhancements, and reports.

  • Liaise with the VMO, Risk Groups, Legal and business end users to assess additions, removals, and changes of business objects (suppliers, users, items, accounts, etc.).

  • Keep documentation current and create training resources in partnership with Learning and Development team.

  • Analytics/Reporting

  • Manage monthly and quarterly dashboards for various departments including configuration, updates, and validation.

  • Monitor and regularly report on usage of Source-to-Pay (P2P) tools and implement plans for improving tool usage/value.

  • Utilization and Performance Management:

  • Track and report on Procurement technology KPIs, such as intake management, contract compliance, supplier enablement & catalog metrics, system usage, etc.

  • Analyzes trends in user questions or issues raised to determine root cause and create improvement plans for corrective action.

  • Implement configuration updates as technology access allows.

  • Change Management, Stakeholder Management & Adoption:

  • Drive change management and adoption

  • Communicates accurate expectations for tool capabilities and drive full utilization of the functionality available to end-users.

  • Facilitates process to gather or establish business requirements for new technology or enhancements to existing technologies.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What required skill's you need:

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or other related field.
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience in implementing and managing Procurement technologies.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Power Bi, Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow,
  • Experience with implementing Source to Pay (S2P) tools including catalog management.
  • Understanding of procurement and vendor management processes, policies and governance.
  • Team Player and strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize, comprehend and assess issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Understanding of all upstream and downstream aspects of the Procurement and vendor management processes and ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
  • Ability to work under pressure, result oriented and demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
  • Strong project management, business process and systems requirements definition, and documentation skills required.
  • Solid understanding of API adaptors, interfaces, integrations with other point solutions and ongoing maintenance.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Strong technical aptitude with proven ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize procurement systems, particularly in S2P platforms like GEP
  • Excellent project management skills with experience leading system implementations, enhancements, and testing initiatives from conception to completion
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify process improvements, resolve complex technical issues, and develop innovative solutions
  • Exceptional communication and training skills, with the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences and create user-friendly documentation
  • Detail-oriented mindset with experience in data management, system maintenance, and establishing best practices for procurement operations

Company benefits :

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant awards
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. 100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
  • Wellness screening and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
  • Quarterly fitness stipend to offset costs associated with traditional gym and fitness memberships or fees
  • Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Legal services, telehealth access, and voluntary insurance options
  • Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
  • Daily lunch allowance and fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options

About the Company

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Interactive Brokers Group Inc

About Interactive Brokers LLC

Our Business

For over 40 years, Interactive Brokers has been the pioneer of the electronic trading revolution. We rapidly scaled from a small U.S. options market-maker into a sizable global trading firm by leveraging the power of technology and automation.

Recognizing an opportunity to provide low-cost brokerage services to individuals and institutions seeking alternatives to high-priced firms, we opened our vast intercontinental electronic network and trade execution services to clients. Today, we serve 1.81M clients in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.*

Since inception, we have been committed to delivering value through technological innovation, and providing our clients with unprecedented access to global markets at the lowest cost.

See the list of our awards here:

https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=809

Innovators Wanted

We are looking for people who see opportunity where others see the status quo. At Interactive Brokers, every one of our exceptional and dedicated employees plays a role in keeping our technology on the cutting-edge, and our company at the forefront of the electronic trading industry.

Our employees work on projects that impact clients around the world in a dynamic startup-style culture. We offer opportunities to push the boundaries of technology. Why will you choose Interactive Brokers? 

Benefits and Incentives

As an employee of Interactive Brokers, you will enjoy a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package. While the specifics of each country's package may vary, most of our offices offer some version of the following, plus more:

  • Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which include company stock grants
  • Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
    (generous company match)
  • Daily Lunch Allowance
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave

Locations

We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Conneticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Japan, India and China. 

Use your skills and interests to
innovate at Interactive Brokers.

Review our many openings across our unique teams
and see what opportunities are right for you.

We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Conneticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Japan, India and China. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts
FOUNDED
1977
WEBSITE
https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php