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The Global Procurement team facilitates multi-billion dollar annual purchases across 4 major sourcing hubs including Americas, EMEA, and Asia. Our mission is to enhance the business unit's competitive edge by providing the best in class "visible, controllable and deliverable" procurement practices & solutions. The global procurement team embraces the following cultural principles: being humble & authentic, encouraging diversity & inclusion, pushing boundaries, and providing robust career development opportunities to help you unleash your highest potential.

TikTok's IT Category Procurement team manages the sourcing and purchasing activities of all hardware, software and services, from very essential working tools to critical networking, communication and security infrastructures. We are currently seeking a Category Procurement Manager to specialize in software. This role requires the ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to define requirements, identify potential vendors and negotiate advantageous contractual terms for TikTok. Responsibility of the role also includes:
- Driving cost savings, mitigating risk and managing key sourcing projects.
- Manage and improve the performance of vendors.
- Improve and optimize processes and drive cost out of the organization.
- Run negotiations with strategic suppliers; manage RFx's and vendor business reviews.
- Scrutinize supplier-pricing structure, and quotes and resolve anomalies. Also, manage day-to-day supplier operational issues and meet project deadlines.
- Develop vendor base and categories. Establish and communicate the new vendor's introduction process and stick to standards with the highest integrity
- Work closely with finance, tax, and legal teams on the regional requirements from a global view.

The ideal candidate is a high-energy/impact individual with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a high-demand and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles through facts & data, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities will be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant Technology sourcing/procurement experience, especially IT hardware, software and services in a multinational corporation
- In-depth understanding of best-in-class procurement processes (sourcing, contracting, negotiation, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with global key manufacturers and resellers in the IT industry.
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Project/Program Management
- 3+years experience and knowledge of various software and infrastructure-related technology
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret financial data and apply it to decision-making

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

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $106000 - $185000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.