TikTok Shop - Procurement Manager, Europe Logistics

TikTok; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the e-commerce sector is seeking a Procurement Manager for their logistics team in London. This role focuses on optimizing procurement processes and enhancing service quality across logistics operations. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and experience with e-commerce logistics procurement. Join TikTok to drive impactful cost-saving initiatives and support rapid business growth within the logistics domain.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in procurement via bidding.
• Experience in managing warehouse and distribution service providers.
• Solid grasp of e-commerce logistics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build service provider sourcing systems and manage procurement processes.
• Establish management systems for service providers and improve quality indicators.
• Collaborate with internal audit compliance to optimize procurement processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

TikTok Shop - Procurement Manager, Europe Logistics

TikTok Shop - Procurement Manager, Europe Logistics

Responsibilities
About the Team
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We're currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join our logistics procurement team, responsible for logistics service procurement in the UK

Ideal candidates should have a strategic mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and a track record of driving cost reductions while maintaining high service standards.

Responsibilities
- According to business needs, based on the group procurement system, build the entire TikTok Shop Logistics service provider , quality inspection, warehousing, distribution service provider procurement via bidding system;
- Build a service provider sourcing system for warehousing, distribution, quality inspection, equipment and consumables, integrate high-quality resources in the industry, and formulate access/quasi-exit mechanisms, assessment optimization mechanisms, SOP/KPI and other systems;
- Establish a management system for each service provider, cooperate with upstream and downstream departments, and improve the service quality indicators of service providers through data and other operation methods;
- Manage the procurement via bidding process, and be responsible for the business analysis, negotiation and contract negotiation of the procurement via bidding project;
- Cooperate with the internal audit compliance department to optimize the procurement via bidding process, and empower business to achieve fast procurement via bidding, reduce costs and improve efficiency

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or above, with more than 5 years of relevant experience in procurement via bidding and management of warehouse, distribution and quality inspection service providers in e-commerce platform enterprises;
- Familiarity with brand or platform e-commerce logistics operations, with an in-depth understanding of the European e-commerce logistics market.
- Ability to design procurement strategies based on a solid grasp of e-commerce logistics solutions.
- Strong sourcing capabilities in the assigned markets, with proven experience in securing optimal market resources through commercial negotiations.
- Close collaboration with logistics operations teams to continuously enhance platform logistics competitiveness.
- Accountability for cost-saving results in procurement and overall logistics efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications
- Data-centric with strong analytical skills: capable of building models to identify trends, use historical learnings for future planning, and assess and mitigate risks using data-driven decisions.
- Excellent problem-solving skills: capable of identifying, assessing, writing and discussing risks with recommendations for improvement with the intention of solution design and delivering results.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external contractors to set clear expectations, align project priorities and milestones, drive accountability for metric and ops KPI's.
- Strong change management skills: Capable of processing requests, adapting processes, handling timelines and building supporting mechanisms for change.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.


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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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