EMEA Data Center Procurement & Strategy Lead

TikTok; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement for data center construction, fit-out, and operation across the EMEA region. You will partner with Strategy, Engineering, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Global Supply Chain to deliver impactful procurement solutions that support rapid growth.

Responsibilities include engaging suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring milestones, and driving governance and cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, supply chain management, construction, or data center operations.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement cycles, including supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct cost analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with demonstrated experience interpreting business needs and collaborating across functions.
• Solid organizational and project management skills, with a track record of leading complex initiatives to successful and timely completion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, engage and onboard qualified suppliers, and drive the end-to-end procurement process—including sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, milestone monitoring, and supplier performance management.
• Leverage deep knowledge of the data centre ecosystem to engage and contract with major providers and solution vendors across the region.
• Deliver comprehensive procurement solutions and practices, including portfolio management, total cost analysis, risk assessment, and overall procurement governance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build constructive, sustainable partnerships with key business stakeholders and develop category intelligence to stay ahead of market and technology trends.
• Manage supplier portfolios and develop long-term procurement strategies aligned with business growth and infrastructure demands.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Supplier engagement

Contract negotiation

Performance monitoring

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

TikTok is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement for data center construction, fit-out, and operation across the EMEA region. You will partner with Strategy, Engineering, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Global Supply Chain to deliver impactful procurement solutions that support rapid growth.

Responsibilities include engaging suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring milestones, and driving governance and cost analysis.