Senior Procurement Manager

Lightspeed Studios; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 193,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on payment

Relocation package

Restricted stock units

401(k) participation

Medical, dental, vision, life benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Lightspeed Studios in Palo Alto, California, is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement operations, manage supplier relationships, and develop procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and strong negotiation skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,200 to $193,200 annually, depending on experience, as well as various benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management.
• Prefer 2+ years of procurement experience working locally.
• Capable of managing procurement projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement operations and commercial management of projects.
• Formulate and implement procurement strategies based on business development.
• Analyze market trends to support procurement decisions.

Skills

Cross-team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Business negotiation skills

Organizational management

Problem-solving capabilities

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About the Role

The Overseas Procurement Department is a critical component of Tencent's global operations, managing procurement processes on an international scale. The team leads and manages global procurement operations and strategic sourcing across Tencent’s international regions, driving operational excellence to support Tencent’s global business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement operation and commercial management of procurement projects, including progress management, demand management, commercial negotiations, price management, contract management, and issue management during execution.
• According to the business development strategy, formulate procurement strategies and implementation; responsible for the development, management, performance evaluation, and improvement of suppliers.
• Collect and analyze market trends, market changes, and provide a basis for procurement decisions.
• Possess the ability to streamline and diagnose processes and promote cross‑team problem‑solving.

Qualifications

• Aligns with Tencent's corporate culture, displays integrity and responsibility, excels in cross‑team collaboration, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, with 5+ years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management for IT/HR/BPO/Marketing/Software etc.
• Prefer 2+ years of procurement experience working locally.
• Experience in independently managing procurement projects, profound knowledge in the procurement field; outstanding business negotiation skills, passionate, resilient, meticulous in work, responsible, and high stress tolerance.
• Strong organizational management skills, logical thinking abilities, problem‑solving capabilities, and document editing skills.
• Demonstrates good learning and communication skills, problem analysis and resolution abilities, and can work under pressure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus.

Location & Compensation

State(s): US-California-Palo Alto
Expected base pay: $83,200.00 to $193,200.00 per year. The actual pay may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Sign‑on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units (evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis).
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
• Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Tencent firmly believes that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.