Responsibilities
The Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business by managing the strategic design and execution of end-to-end processes for acquiring goods and services sustainably and in compliance with business standards. We oversee sourcing and onboarding vendors, optimizing key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic outlook on procurement activities, and ensuring all contracts meet legal, project, and business requirements. We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Procurement Specialist to support a wide range of General Services categories, including but not limited to Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Physical Security, HR Services, and Customized Goods. This role will serve as a key business partner, collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage procurement processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver cost-effective solutions across TikTok's rapidly growing operations. Responsibilities: - Support and execute end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories, from understanding business requirements and sourcing suppliers to negotiation, contracting and delivery. - Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop commercially sound procurement solutions valuable to the organisation. - Conduct market research, benchmarking and supplier analysis to identify market trends, sourcing opportunities, potential risks and cost-saving opportunities. - Identify, evaluate and engage suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, service and business requirements, while building effective long-term supplier relationships. - Support commercial and contract negotiations, monitor supplier performance and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve performance, delivery or procurement-related issues. - Analyse procurement and market data to generate insights, support decision-making and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations. - Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable requirements, while contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and ways of working.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s) - Bachelor's degree. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to support decision-making. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Proactive, curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and take increasing ownership of procurement activities. - Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures and geographies. - Ability to work in the office five days a week and travel internationally as required. Preferred Qualification(s) - 1+ years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, consulting, commercial operations or another relevant field. - Familiarity with procurement processes, tools and systems. - Experience working in a multinational, technology or other fast-paced organisation. - Exposure to contract negotiation, supplier performance management or procurement-related data analysis. - Interest in using AI and emerging technologies to improve procurement processes and ways of working.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency]Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $136800 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
