Procurement Manager - Marketing Services

Responsibilities
TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is
to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los
Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and
Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We
create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than ‎1 billion users on our
platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away
from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the
opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist
just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a
career at TikTok.
About the team
Responsible for optimizing the procurement management of TikTok, including
developing procurement strategy, managing procurement risks, coordinating
supplier management and designing procurement systems.
This role builds on a highly collaborative, analytical, creative, and fast-
paced environment. We are looking for a talent with strong analysis skills to
analyze and optimize complex situations. He or she also should be a
selfmotivated and result driven person. Additionally, the candidate is
expected to be a strong communicator and influencer, with the ability to
cooperate with concisely and effectively with multiple stakeholders to drive
innovation and changes.
Responsibilities
* Partner with EMEA Regional and Global Marketing teams to develop sourcing strategy across multiple sub-categories, including Media buying, Creative & Video Production, Social and PR communication, Events etc.
* Lead continual improvement and innovation in company compliance, supplier management, sourcing process optimization and purchasing efficiency
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve work efficiency, accountability for flawless and professional execution of strategies and timely resolution of issues
* Lead and manage key internal and external procurement relationships regionally
Qualifications
Qualification
* BA/MA or equivalent experience
* English communication skills (oral and written)
* ‎5 years+ experience in the procurement field (Marketing-related experience is preferred) through which you demonstrated the ability to: Develop sourcing strategies, lead commercial tactics such as negotiation and competitive bidding, manage supplier relationships, influence leadership/peers to drive business value)
* Detail oriented and self-motivated
* Problem-solving and independent thinking
* Data-driven and quantitative analysis skills
TikTok
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.