General Procurement APAC Team lead

BYTEDANCE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Procurement Lead to develop and execute strategies across general services categories. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in procurement within technology firms, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster relationships with vendors regionally. This role offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Experience collaborating with vendors across multiple countries in APAC.
• 3+ years leading regional procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for general services.
• Lead the regional procurement team and cultivate local talent.
• Build relationships with key vendors and negotiate contracts.
• Manage procurement budgets and ensure cost control.
• Enforce global procurement policies and drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Supplier Management

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico 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 ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

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.

Responsibilities

About the Team:

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.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement comprehensive procurement strategies for general services categories (including Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Physical Security, HR Services, etc.) across the AMS region.

- Lead and oversee the regional procurement team, build a strong team, and cultivate local talent.

- Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, negotiating high-impact contracts and fostering collaborative innovation.

- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to business partners on procurement initiatives, risk management, and market trends.

- Manage procurement budgets, ensuring cost control and maximum value delivery, aligned with corporate financial goals.

- Enforce global procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations across regions.

- Drive process standardization, relevant transformation, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business Management or a related field.

- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience managing multiple indirect procurement categories in technology companies, with exposure in at least 2 of the following categories: Real Estate & Facility Management, General Services, Human Resource Services, Construction, and Marketing Services.

- Minimum 5+ years experience of collaborating with vendors across multiple countries or regions in APAC.

- Minimum 3+ years leading regional procurement teams with prior experience of leading at least 5 direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrate success in managing large-scale global procurement operations and cross-functional teams.

- Relevant industry experience in technology, media or other fast-paced, multinational environments.

- Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable procurement plans.

- Deep understanding of regional market dynamics, legal frameworks, and compliance standards.

- Experience driving innovation and leading transformation initiatives in a global or multi-regional context.