IT & Market Data Procurement Analyst

Established in 2004, Mercuria is one of the leading integrated energy and commodity trading companies in the world. We bring energy markets together to support the needs of today by trading, structuring finance, and investing into strategic assets, while generating more than $110 billion in turnover.

Our operations span over 50 countries on 5 continents, including all the major energy hubs. We trade physical oil, energy products, environmental products and other commodities from Geneva, London, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Houston, Calgary and Greenwich (CT).

We are committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable, affordable and reliable energy system for tomorrow. Over 50% of our assets are in low carbon & energy transition sectors - providing a strong platform to trade these new markets and support decarbonization.

In 2023, we established Silvania, a $500 million fund, investing into restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity globally and in support of the Paris Agreement goals & UN 30x30 biodiversity initiative. This new asset class supports nature protection and provides sustainable financial returns.

This role sits within the CIO Office in Geneva and is responsible for end-to-end procurement, commercial management, and financial governance across Mercuria’s global technology estate, with a particular focus on IT services, software, and market data.

The position combines hands‑on operational execution with commercial ownership and transformation, supporting IT leadership and senior business stakeholders to optimise technology spend, manage vendor relationships, and professionalise procurement processes across a fast‑paced commodity trading environment.

The role actively promotes the adoption of data, automation, and AI-enabled capabilities within procurement activities

The role has global scope, high visibility, and regular exposure to senior management.

IT & Market Data Procurement

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for IT hardware, software, consultancy services, and market data
• Support and challenge new technology spend, ensuring alignment with commercial best practice and governance
• Act as a key interface between IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors

Market Data & Software Asset Management

• Own software and market data subscriptions (licenses, renewals, usage, compliance)
• Optimise costs through rationalisation and a strong understanding of vendor licensing models
• Support evolving business needs (new desks, usage, trading activities)

Commercial & Contract Management

• Manage IT contract renewals and vendor negotiations in collaboration with IT, Finance, and Legal
• Maintain accurate contract records and strong vendor relationships
• Monitor market trends and supplier roadmaps to anticipate risks and opportunities
• Track and analyse IT spend across software, hardware, consultancy, and market data
• Support IT financial reporting, forecasting and budget visibility
• Perform spend analysis to identify trends, risks, and optimisation opportunities

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and support PMO, procurement, and governance forums
• Produce high-quality reporting and materials for senior management and C-level audiences
• Liaise effectively with global internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Promote strong procurement and compliance culture across the organisation.
• Drive the shift from reactive to proactive, value-driven procurement
• Lead process automation, digitalisation and self-service initiatives
• Leverage data, analytics and AI tools to enhance reporting, controls, decision‑making and operational efficiency
• Challenge tactical purchasing behaviours in favour of strategic procurement practices

• +3 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in IT procurement, commercial management or technology finance
• Exposure to market data and software licensing within financial services, trading or a similar environment is highly desirable
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment with senior stakeholders exposure
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret spend data and identify optimisation opportunities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Interest in process improvement, automation and AI-enabled capabilities

• Self‑motivated and adaptable, with a strong desire to learn and develop
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
• Flexible and pragmatic in approach, suited to a trading-driven environment
• Confident presenting to senior management and executive audiences
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and proactive
• Able to balance hands‑on execution with continuous improvement initiatives