Strategic Procurement Operations Specialist

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the team responsible for sourcing goods and services, ensuring compliant, cost-effective purchasing across the organization. The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, from quotes to payments, within a fast-paced, global environment.

You will drive tactical sourcing, manage P2P processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve performance metrics. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of indirect buyer experience.
• Solid understanding of the procurement foundations, familiarity with procure to pay, end-to-end process and related systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast quotes, and order services for internal stakeholders within the categories assigned by the Shared Service Center, in line with Procurement's tactical sourcing strategies.
• Execute procurement business processes, primarily focusing on P2P (Purchase-to-pay), but potentially other relevant Procurement processes. This entails conducting competitive bidding, contract negotiation and the processing of invoices and payments.
• Support service center leadership in process improvement initiatives to transform procurement efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Work with suppliers to improve performance in line with Procurement's performance metrics.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal adherence to Procurement policies and procedures.
• Discover, track, and resolve day-to-day P2P issues, and take actions to improve processes within the immediate scope.
• Responsible for regional metrics management, data analysis, and workout summarized report.

Skills

Indirect buyer experience

Procurement fundamentals & P2P

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join the team responsible for sourcing goods and services, ensuring compliant, cost-effective purchasing across the organization. The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement, from quotes to payments, within a fast-paced, global environment.

You will drive tactical sourcing, manage P2P processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve performance metrics. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.