Procurement Manager - Professional Services, AMS

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 an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee 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:

• Lead sourcing for the AMS Professional Services 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.
• Work on-site four days a week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in consulting and professional services procurement, including partnerships with Big Four firms.
• 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.

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At Tik Tok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Tik Tok'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.

Inspiring creativity is at the core of Tik Tok'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.

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Tik Tok 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 Tik Tok, 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.

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