Procurement Lead, Indirect Procurement - USDS

Responsibilities

About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Team Intro
The USDS Procurement department encompasses all steps in acquiring goods, services, and works from external suppliers. We work with suppliers to identify the best products and services at the lowest possible cost. The Procurement department also establishes the company's purchasing policies and procedures. These policies define spending limits and provide a list of authorized vendors.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Indirect Global Procurement - will oversee and manage the overall direction and management for activities including but not limited to category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management and purchasing policies and processes. As a Senior member of the organization, you will:
- Provide overall direction to the Procurement Organization including efforts to reduce costs, mitigate risks, improve spend compliance and establish best practices.
- Monitor and measure Sourcing and Procurement organization effectiveness against established performance metrics.
- Develops a highly qualified and effective Procurement Organization
- Facilitate change management with colleagues and key stakeholders throughout the organization.
- Monitor and enforce compliance to existing processes and policies and develops new policies and procedures in the areas of category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management and purchasing
- Approve high dollar contracts and purchase orders.
- Identifies large-scale business opportunities and improvement initiatives that support system strategic objectives while maximizing profitability.
- Drive use of procurement practices and standardization of procurement processes while minimizing risk
- Originates new concepts and innovative approaches for the organization; develops skills of supporting team and provides performance review reporting.
- Influences large strategic sourcing and purchasing decisions
- Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.
- Establish KPI/Metrics and reporting

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. degree in Business (or other related degree programs)
-5 years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analytics, Change Management
- Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management processes
- Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional sourcing and procurement initiatives on time and on budget with demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of global/international agreements.
- Strong people management, development and coaching experience in addition to organizational planning and problem-solving skills - multi-task oriented with strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key stakeholders (perceptive and adaptable)
- Knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology required.

Preferred Qualifications
- MBA Degree
- Extensive years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analytics, Change Management
- Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis
- Nationally recognized professional certification (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager).

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
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://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.