Procurement Generalist - USDS
Responsibilities
The TikTok U.S. Data Security (USDS) Procurement Team is an essential function responsible for the strategy design and end-to-end process governing the purchase of goods and services. We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Generalist to support end-to-end purchasing activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services necessary to protect U.S. user data.
On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility - especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week.
Responsibilities
The Procurement Generalist will apply sourcing expertise across the Procure-to-Pay workflow, focusing on technology categories while also supporting broader procurement operations. Key responsibilities include:
- IT & Security Sourcing: Apply deep subject matter knowledge to manage spend categories including SaaS licenses, IT equipment, security hardware, and emerging technologies.
- Sourcing Strategy & Execution: Assist in developing category plans, execute strategic sourcing initiatives using best practices, and perform analysis of spend data, market dynamics, and business requirements.
- Supplier & Contract Management: Facilitate the sourcing and onboarding of new vendors, place purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and ensure purchasing contracts are fulfilled in strict accordance with legal and business policies.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders, particularly within Engineering, Security, and Trust & Safety, to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies.
- Analysis & Financial Modeling: Conduct complex data analysis, summarize RFP responses, build financial models (e.g., ROI, NPV), and prepare recommendations for business partners.
- Process Improvement: Drive sourcing digitization and continuous process improvements to enhance scalability and efficiency across the company's contracting activities.
- Compliance & Risk: Continually assess operational and contractual risks, taking into account changing regulatory requirements and the impact of new technology on procurement processes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 4+ years of combined experience in sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, supplier management, and project management, demonstrating success in positions of increasing complexity.
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- Solid understanding of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflow and experience with ERP, Source-to-Pay (S2P) applications, and e-Sourcing tools.
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, manage competing priorities, and cultivate strong cross-functional relationships.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, market intelligence, sourcing strategy development, and project management.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree is highly desired.
- Experience in Category Management with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, software, and cybersecurity procurement.
- Proven ability to present to the executive-level and communicate the elements of complex deals and provide actionable recommendations.
- Self-motivation, innate sense of agency and autonomy, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience supporting organizational transformation and adopting change within a fast-paced environment.
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88000 - $151112 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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