Strategic Sourcing Lead - Professional Services

TikTok; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 136,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Paid personal time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the AMS Consulting category in the U.S. This role partners with business leaders to define procurement strategies, identify high-quality vendors, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance.

You will perform sourcing, manage supplier performance, analyze data for actionable insights, and navigate complex organizations to deliver measurable savings and risk controls.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of progressive experience in indirect procurement, preferably supporting professional services, consulting or marketing categories.
• Strong knowledge and proven application of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Proficient in negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in data analysis, strategic decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, managing conflict, and navigating organizational change.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sourcing activities for the AMS Consulting category, including identifying and evaluating consulting firms based on expertise, experience, and budget.
• Implement and optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner closely with business leaders to define procurement and supply strategies, offering innovative and scalable solutions.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the professional services industry, benchmark categories, and analyze relevant data to identify high-quality, cost-effective vendors.
• Manage supplier deliverables and establish performance measurement systems to enhance competition, ensure supply continuity, and drive efficiency.
• Navigate complex, matrixed organizations and fast-paced environments; influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership with data-backed insights.
• Drive initiatives with a strong focus on execution, delivering measurable outcomes.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or risks, and present clear, compelling business cases for change.
• Apply logical thinking and data-driven persuasion to support decision-making and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrate strong change management and interpersonal skills to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders with varying needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Job description

TikTok is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the AMS Consulting category in the U.S. This role partners with business leaders to define procurement strategies, identify high-quality vendors, and drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance.

You will perform sourcing, manage supplier performance, analyze data for actionable insights, and navigate complex organizations to deliver measurable savings and risk controls.