Procurement Specialist, AMS

TikTok; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Brazil is seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement for General Services, including Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Security, HR services, and customized goods. You will partner with stakeholders, conduct market research, and optimize supplier performance while ensuring compliance with company standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable with ownership mindset.
• Experience working across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Office-based role with five days/week in Brazil and travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement activities across categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop commercially sound procurement solutions.
• Perform market research, benchmarking and supplier analysis.
• Identify, evaluate and engage suppliers based on capability and cost.
• Assist in negotiations, contracting and supplier performance monitoring.
• Analyse procurement data to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Proactivity

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

About ByteDance Brazil

ByteDance is a global incubator of platforms at the cutting edge of commerce, content, entertainment, and enterprise services - over 2.5 billion people interact with ByteDance products, including TikTok.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

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