Vendor Manager, AMS

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities About the Team The Procurement - Vendor Management team plays a critical role in the end-to-end procurement process, advising the procurement team on supplier onboarding, selection, risk analysis, and performance management. The team works cross-functionally with other departments to ensure supplier management and compliance procedures are enforced per local laws and industry standards, as well as sets policies and strategies on how to effectively manage suppliers at an enterprise level. Responsibilities: The Vendor Manager, AMS position is a critical role that supports the growth, development, maturation, and optimization of ByteDance's vendor management and procurement teams. The role will mainly focus on working with procurement team members in the AMS Region, with the opportunity to contribute and/or lead cross-region global projects. Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Supports the development and execution of cross-functional strategies that drive procurement maturity, organizational growth and alignment.
• Develop strategies for managing a diverse group of vendors servicing multiple indirect categories and work with the procurement operations team to implement such strategies
• Provide expert advice on procurement strategies and use supplier data to help teams optimize their procurement processes
• Create clear, compelling presentations and documents that effectively communicate strategy recommendations to senior leaders.
• Translate data and insights into visually engaging and easily understandable narratives

Procurement Transformation (System & Process Optimization):

• Identify, initiate, and drive process and system improvements; Collaborate with Product Managers to improve Procurement and Supplier Management systems
• Analyze large data sets to discover issues and optimization opportunities; Develop metrics/reports that can monitor the performance of suppliers
• Provide regular reporting on suppliers' performance, risks, and compliance issues to procurement leaders and management teams.

Relationship Management:

• Foster strong working relationships with procurement teams, buyers, and business teams to identify emerging business needs and advise on sourcing and supplier selection
• Collaborate with procurement and cross-functional teams to identify supplier capabilities and provide relevant information to improve negotiations or contract terms.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk Control, Finance, Payment, and other relevant teams to ensure supplier management processes align with company standards and local laws.

Vendor Oversight:

• Monitoring vendors' performance to ensure compliance with company policies and that suppliers' performances reflect contract requirements and business demands
• Establishing standards to assess risk factors and performance levels of vendors
• Govern the framework of supplier performance evaluations, setting policies, and guiding stakeholders to carry out vendor management responsibilities

Project Management

• Partner with team members and stakeholders to deliver project objectives effectively and efficiently
• Act as a thought partner to cross-functional teams to develop project plans, extract key insights from analyses, identify cross-functional dependencies, and set ambitious but achievable timelines
• Problem-solve with project teams to overcome risks and challenges that arise throughout the course of the project; Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure timely follow-up on action items
• Other special projects as needed

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in business, supply chain, business management, or related discipline
• 1-5+ years professional experience, including 1+ year(s) in supplier management, buying, or contract negotiations; proficient in supplier life cycle management
• Must have familiarity with using procurement software systems; experience with PO data analysis, procurement reporting, and dashboard tools
• Problem solving capability, critical thinking, an analytical approach toward leveraging data insights for strategic decision-making

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management certification/experience; Demonstrated ability to build relationships and hold stakeholders and partners accountable
• Solid understanding of local laws, regulations, and business customs in the Americas and other countries
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and navigate complex business landscapes; strong sense of responsibility and professionalism
• Be a self starter and take initiative; comfortable working independently and in teams, and liaise with other functions and senior leadership

About Us Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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. 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 ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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. Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance 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 $69794 - $143556 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.

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