Procurement Generalist - USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Holidays

Sick days

Personal time

Job summary

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is seeking a Procurement Generalist to support end-to-end indirect procurement for technology spend. You will oversee P2P workflows, develop category plans, and partner with Engineering, Security, and Trust & Safety to align procurement strategies.

The role emphasizes sourcing strategy, supplier onboarding, contract management, and financial analysis to optimize cost, compliance, and risk across the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 4+ years in sourcing, procurement, or contract work with increasing complexity.
• Knowledge of P2P workflows and S2P/e-Sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy & Execution: develop category plans and analyze spend data.
• Supplier & Contract Management: onboard vendors and manage contracts.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: align with Eng, Security, Trust & Safety.
• Analysis & Financial Modeling: build ROI/NPV models and summarize bids.
• Process Improvement: drive digitization and efficiency in contracting.
• Compliance & Risk: assess risks amid regulatory changes.

Skills

Sourcing

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

ERP systems

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

S2P tools

e-Sourcing tools

Job description

Responsibilities

The TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) Procurement Team is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Generalist to support end-to-end indirect procurement activities. We are looking for an agile professional who is eager to learn new scopes and flexibly pivot to oversee different spend categories within Indirect Procurement. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services necessary to protect U.S. user data.

The Procurement Generalist will apply sourcing expertise across the Procure-to-Pay workflow, focusing on technology categories while also supporting broader procurement operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing Strategy & Execution: Assist in developing category plans, execute strategic sourcing initiatives using best practices, and perform analysis of spend data, market dynamics, and business requirements.
• Supplier & Contract Management: Facilitate the sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, place purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and ensure purchasing contracts are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal and business policies.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders, particularly within Engineering, Security, and Trust & Safety, to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies.
• Analysis & Financial Modeling: Conduct complex data analysis, summarize RFP responses, build financial models (e.g., ROI, NPV), and prepare recommendations for business partners.
• Process Improvement: Drive sourcing digitization and continuous process improvements to enhance scalability and efficiency across the company’s contracting activities.
• Compliance & Risk: Continually assess operational and contractual risks, taking into account changing regulatory requirements and the impact of new technology on procurement processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of combined experience in sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, supplier management, and project management, demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity.
• Solid understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflow and experience with ERP, Source-to-Pay (S2P) applications, and e‑Sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, manage competing priorities, and cultivate strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategy development, and project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree is highly desired.
• Experience in Category Management with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, software, and cybersecurity procurement.
• Proven ability to present to the executive-level and communicate the elements of complex deals and provide actionable recommendations.
• Self‑motivation, innate sense of agency and autonomy, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience supporting organizational transformation and adopting change within a fast‑paced environment.

About USDS

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision‑making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale.

On‑site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real‑time decision‑making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in‑person schedule up to 5 days a week.

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.

USDS Reasonable Accommodation

USDS 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/USDS-RA

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88000 - $151112 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
• employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• 3. Exercising sound judgment.