General Procurement Specialist, AMS

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,112; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays and sick days

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage vendor sourcing and procurement processes. This role requires strategic thinking, collaboration skills, and a strong ability to communicate and manage projects. With a competitive salary range and a commitment to inclusion, this position supports the company's mission to inspire creativity and enrich life.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement within indirect categories.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Experience in sourcing and managing General Services categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for General Services.
• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for procurement processes.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Communication Excellence

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

Job description

Responsibilities:
Team Introduction:
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.

Responsibilities:
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 ByteDance's rapidly growing operations.

In this role, you will perform the following functions:

• Category Management: Develop and implement category strategies for various General Services areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational requirements.
• Vendor Sourcing and Management: Identify, onboard, and manage vendors to build a qualified supplier pool. Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFX, contract negotiation, and partnership management.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to business units such as Administration, Security, Food Services and Real Estate, fostering constructive relationships and a deep understanding of their needs.
• Program Standardization: Lead efforts to develop standardized procurement programs across regions to optimize costs, improve lead times, and enhance operational consistency.
• Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including contract execution, tracking project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with ByteDance’s policies and standards.
• Cross-Regional Coordination: Collaborate with global and regional partners to identify best practices, align strategies, and determine when initiatives should expand globally.
• Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and monitor supplier performance to ensure reliability, mitigate disruptions, and align with business goals.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement within indirect categories.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category intelligence, analyze supply markets, and create data-driven procurement strategies.
• Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, navigate ambiguity, and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Communication Excellence: Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex customer needs into actionable procurement plans.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement within indirect categories.
• Experience in sourcing and managing General Services categories (e.g., Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Physical Security, HR Services, and Customized Goods).
• Global Perspective: Familiarity with global procurement practices and the ability to provide region-specific recommendations.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).

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.

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.

Reasonable Accommodation:
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information:
Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88,000 - $151,112 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).