Procurement Manager - Professional Services, AMS

Responsibilities

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 its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

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.

The Procurement team aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of our company's procurement behavior, fostering a healthy long-term business environment.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee our company's service outsourcing activities. The role involves strategizing to secure cost-effective deals and suppliers, identifying resources to support rapidly growing businesses across various segments and regions, engaging with key stakeholders to determine valid demands and optimal supplier strategies, and ensuring business compliance for effective risk control.

Responsibilities:
- Oversee sourcing for company services including consulting, research and reporting, outsourcing, and insurance.
- Implement and optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support and participate in all sourcing activities, building expertise in procurement project management.
- Collaborate closely with business owners, applying strong business acumen to define procurement and supply strategies; provide feasible and innovative advice to help businesses scale quickly.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of the global outsourcing service industry, benchmarking categories, and analyzing necessary data to select high-quality and cost-effective vendors.
- Manage supplier deliverables, establish performance measurement systems to increase vendor competition, secure supply, and enhance efficiency and flexibility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience within the Professional Services indirect category
- Proficient in negotiation and contract management.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skilled in data analysis, decision-making, and complex problem-solving.
- Capable of handling ambiguity, managing conflicts, and navigating change.
- Willingness to travel within the region as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPM, CPP, or equivalent).
- Prior experience working in fast-paced multinational companies, preferably within the tech industry.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and market trends in the region.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as SAP and Coupa.

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 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/cdpT2