Procurement Manager – Professional Services

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Procurement Manager – Professional Services, London

Client: ByteDance

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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Responsibilities

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us.

Team Introduction

ByteDance Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for ByteDance and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of ByteDance procurement behavior, fostering a healthy long-term business environment.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company service outsourcing activities. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers; finding resources to support rapidly growing businesses in various business segments and regions; interacting with key stakeholders to identify valid demand and best supplier strategy; as well as doing business compliance for risk control.

1. Fully responsible for the company service including consulting, research & reporting, outsourcing and insurance as sourcing manager.
2. Implement and optimize procurement processes to drive business with higher efficiency and lower cost.
3. Support and participate in all sourcing activities and build knowledge of procurement project management.
4. Work closely with business owners with strong business acumen, define procurement and supply strategy; help business scale quickly by providing feasibility and innovative advice.
5. Deep dive into the outsourcing service industry at a global level, benchmarking category, analyzing necessary data to select high quality and cost-optimized vendors.
6. Manage supplier daily deliverables, establish performance measurement system to increase competition between vendors, secure supply, and deliver efficiency and flexibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2. Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
5. Willingness to travel within the APAC region including MY, VN, ID, TH as needed.
6. Able to deal with ambiguity, conflict management, and change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
2. Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPM, CPP, or equivalent).
3. Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, preferably in a multinational organization.
4. In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and market trends in the APAC region.
5. Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as SAP and Coupa.

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.