Procurement Specialist, AMS

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Holiday and PTO

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support General Services categories across construction, facility management, catering, and more. You will partner with internal teams to design cost-effective procurement solutions and drive efficiencies in a fast-growing tech environment.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, market research, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with policies and international travel where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement activities from requirements to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop procurement solutions.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking and supplier analysis.
• Evaluate suppliers based on capability, cost, quality and service.
• Assist in negotiations, monitor performance and resolve issues.
• Analyze procurement data to generate insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and continuously improve processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking in fast-paced environments

Willingness to travel internationally

Job description

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.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 TikTok's rapidly growing operations.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute end-to-end procurement activities across assigned categories, from understanding business requirements and sourcing suppliers to negotiation, contracting and delivery.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop commercially sound procurement solutions valuable to the organisation.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking and supplier analysis to identify market trends, sourcing opportunities, potential risks and cost--saving opportunities.
• Identify, evaluate and engage suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, service and business requirements, while building effective long--term supplier relationships.
• Support commercial and contract negotiations, monitor supplier performance and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve performance, delivery or procurement--related issues.
• Analyse procurement and market data to generate insights, support decision--making and provide clear, evidence--based recommendations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable requirements, while contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools and ways of working.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong analytical and problem--solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and use insights to support decision--making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work effectively in a fast--paced environment.
• Proactive, curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and take increasing ownership of procurement activities.
• Ability to work effectively across functions, cultures and geographies.
• Ability to work in the office five days a week and travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, consulting, commercial operations or another relevant field.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, tools and systems.
• Experience working in a multinational, technology or other fast--paced organisation.
• Exposure to contract negotiation, supplier performance management or procurement--related data analysis.
• Interest in using AI and emerging technologies to improve procurement processes and ways of working.

Job Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $136800 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).

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:

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.

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.

TikTok Accommodation

TikTok 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

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