Global Network Acquisition Manager

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a self-motivated server and storage hardware architect and technology planning expert to join the Data Center Development team. You will secure co-location and connectivity resources, lead supplier negotiations, and shape acquisition strategies to support rapid growth across the Americas and EMEA regions.

The role requires 3+ years in infrastructure acquisition, strong project management and contractual negotiation experience, and proficiency with Jira and Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a business, technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years experience in infrastructure industry for the acquisition, sourcing, engineering, finance or other relevant technical and business functions.
• Work experience with Edge Co-locations, Data Center, and/or ISP/Carrier/Content Delivery Network/IX providers in North American and Latin American markets.
• Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Project management, concise communication skills with cross functional stakeholders, and logical/analytical reasoning.
• Proficiency with Office Applications, Jira and other contract platforms.

Responsibilities

• Securing various infrastructure resources such as co-location and connectivity services from commercial angle to fulfill and support traffic demand.
• Lead commercial and technical negotiations with candidate suppliers.
• Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.
• Develop and manage acquisition strategies and tactics for short, mid and long term.
• Cross functional collaboration with Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Conduct market research, build market intelligence, select and onboard qualified suppliers and manage the supplier lifecycle.
• Maintain a sustainable relationship and develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to deliver business goals.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Edge Co-locations

Contract negotiations

Project management

Cross-functional communication

Analytical reasoning

Office Applications

Jira

Education

Bachelor degree in a business, technical field, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Office Applications

Jira

Job description

ByteDance is seeking a self-motivated server and storage hardware architect and technology planning expert to join the Data Center Development team. You will secure co-location and connectivity resources, lead supplier negotiations, and shape acquisition strategies to support rapid growth across the Americas and EMEA regions.

The role requires 3+ years in infrastructure acquisition, strong project management and contractual negotiation experience, and proficiency with Jira and Office tools.