Procurement Specialist, Consulting Category

Responsibilities About the Team 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 a Procurement Specialist to support our consulting services category in the U.S. This role involves strategizing to secure cost-effective deals and high-performing suppliers, identifying resources to support our rapidly growing businesses across various segments and regions, engaging with key stakeholders to assess needs and define supplier strategies, and ensuring compliance for effective risk control. 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. Qualifications Minimum 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. Preferred Qualifications: Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPM, CPP, or equivalent). Experience working in fast-paced companies, preferably within the tech industry. In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, market trends, and best practices in the region. Familiarity with procurement tools and systems. 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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day. We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion 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 Accommodation 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 Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $136800 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr TikTok