Purchasing Manager, IT Category

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 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 and services required, from essential working tools to critical networking, communication and security infrastructures.

We are currently seeking a Category Purchasing Manager for IT Services. This role requires the ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders to define requirements, identify critical service providers and negotiate advantageous contractual terms for TikTok. The role includes :

• Partner with TikTok's IT Solution Delivery Management team in the selection of IT service partners, building IT standards and sourcing strategies, and delivery of IT infrastructure projects.
• Driving cost savings, mitigating risk and managing key sourcing projects.
• Manage and improve the performance of IT services 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 for IT services. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• 5+ years of relevant Technology sourcing / procurement experience, especially IT network hardware, office hardware 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 IT Network and infrastructure related technology (Audiovisual Conferencing, Physical & Data Security, Networking, Switching, and Wireless) is a plus
• Knowledge of construction project-related tendering processes and regulations is a plus
• 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.

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