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.

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 Byte Dance’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.

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.