General Procurement Specialist, AMS Corporate Functions San Jose Regular

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.

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 Byte Dance's rapidly growing operations.

• 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.
• 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).

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88,000 - $151,112 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience,…