Procurement and Contracts Coordinator

About Akuna: 

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting-edge technology, data driven solutions, and automation. We specialize in providing liquidity as an options market-maker – meaning we are committed to providing competitive quotes that we are willing to both buy and sell. To do this successfully, we design and implement our own low latency technologies, trading strategies, and mathematical models. 

Our Founding Partners first conceptualized Akuna in their hometown of Sydney. They opened the firm’s first office in 2011 in the heart of the derivatives industry and the options capital of the world – Chicago. Today, Akuna is proud to operate from additional offices in Sydney, Shanghai, London, and Singapore. 

What you’ll do as a Procurement and Contracts Coordinator at Akuna: 

As Akuna’s Procurement and Contracts Coordinator you will play a pivotal role in ensuring all procurement-related contracts are managed effectively and efficiently. Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams as well as external counterparties and exchanges will support business operations and maintain compliance with internal processes and policies. You’ll assist with our procurement process, contract administration and renewals, and support all aspects of the contracting life cycle. Our ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic. In this role, you will: 

• Oversee the administration and execution of contracts, maintaining a database of all contracts, tracking status, and updating records as required 
• Facilitate onboarding vendors, performing regional compliance checks and assisting analyzing contracts and pricing terms 
• Ensure contractual obligations are met and monitor contract performance to identify trends and issues 
• Assist with purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies 
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement and contracts and resolve any existing contract conflicts with vendors or partners 
• Analyze contract data to make informed decisions and improve processes. Prepare and present reports on contract performance to management 
• Review and negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements  

Qualities that make great candidates: 

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role 
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field 
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school preferred, but not required 
• Paralegal/technical contract training 
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM), Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA) or similar is preferred, but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills- with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines 
• Collaborative and flexible working in a team environment
• Highly motivated, with an ability to show initiative and work independently 

In addition to technical skillsets, Akuna values the unique perspectives people can bring to the table to collaboratively solve complex problems and drive Akuna forward. We want everyone to feel empowered to apply. We welcome your application and encourage you to take the first steps toward your future with us!

In accordance with Illinois Equal Pay Act, the minimum base salary starts at $70,000. Exact compensation offered may vary based on many factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. This role is also eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package, in addition to the benefits listed here: https://akunacapital.com/our-culture#benefits. The minimum base salary herein was determined in good faith by Akuna Capital LLC.