General Procurement Specialist, AMS

Responsibilities Team Introduction: The Procurement Team plays a critical role in the business by managing the strategic design and execution of end-to-end processes for acquiring goods and services sustainably and in compliance with business standards. We oversee sourcing and onboarding vendors, optimizing key company systems and processes, maintaining a strategic outlook on procurement activities, and ensuring all contracts meet legal, project, and business requirements. Responsibilities: We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Procurement Specialist to support a wide range of General Services categories, including but not limited to Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Physical Security, HR Services, and Customized Goods. This role will serve as a key business partner, collaborating with internal stakeholders to manage procurement processes, drive efficiencies, and deliver cost-effective solutions across TikTok's rapidly growing operations. In this role, you will perform the following functions: - Category Management: Develop and implement category strategies for various General Services areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational requirements. - Vendor Sourcing and Management: Identify, onboard, and manage vendors to build a qualified supplier pool. Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFX, contract negotiation, and partnership management. - Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to business units such as Administration, Security, Food Services and Real Estate, fostering constructive relationships and a deep understanding of their needs. - Program Standardization: Lead efforts to develop standardized procurement programs across regions to optimize costs, improve lead times, and enhance operational consistency. - Procurement Operations: Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including contract execution, tracking project deliverables, and ensuring compliance with company’s policies and standards. - Cross-Regional Coordination: Collaborate with global and regional partners to identify best practices, align strategies, and determine when initiatives should expand globally. - Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and monitor supplier performance to ensure reliability, mitigate disruptions, and align with business goals. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in procurement within indirect categories. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop category intelligence, analyze supply markets, and create data-driven procurement strategies. - Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, navigate ambiguity, and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. - Communication Excellence: Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex customer needs into actionable procurement plans. - Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience in procurement within indirect categories. - Experience in sourcing and managing General Services categories (e.g., Construction, Facility Management, Catering, Physical Security, HR Services, and Customized Goods). - Global Perspective: Familiarity with global procurement practices and the ability to provide region-specific recommendations. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS). 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 workpl