Responsibilities

About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security ("USDS") is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.

Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.

Team Intro
We are a progressive procurement organization pushing the boundaries of traditional procurement reputation and methodologies. We are looking for individuals who can think outside the box to achieve company objectives regarding value and partnerships with our suppliers. Our organization moves quickly, and you must too. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager within the TikTok U.S. Data Security Procurement group, you will be responsible for establishing and executing sourcing strategies and plans for our Corporate Real Estate department. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will work closely with our internal Real Estate stakeholders, the broader Global Procurement team, and brokers and suppliers alike to drive competitive category strategies with the aim to reduce cost, while ensuring perfect execution and risk mitigation across the USDS enterprise.

In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities
- You will focus on driving adoption and efficient use of the source-to-pay process through system optimization and proactive partner outreach along with sourcing management, contract management, and negotiation support where applicable.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the business units and internal support organizations ,and externally with suppliers.
- Establish Service Level Agreements with internal customers and Key Performance Indicators for the Organization to meet annual objectives and long-term strategies.
- Define processes, develop procurement policies, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.
- Manage the full strategic sourcing life-cycle of complex or high-risk Corporate Real Estate and Construction strategic sourcing initiatives, from partnering with Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams to defining scope and identifying requirements to conducting competitive bidding (RFx) initiatives to vendor evaluation and negotiation of pricing and contract terms.
- Partner with the appropriate internal teams (Real Estate, Legal, Insurance, Finance, Tax, etc.) in ensuring agreement terms minimize risk and properly protect enterprise interests.
- Design roadmap that forecasts and prioritizes strategic sourcing project demand based on collected business intelligence, data analysis, and industry insights.
- Lead formulation and implementation of the Real Estate and Construction category strategies and present spend trends, sourcing opportunities, supplier consolidation initiatives and market information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- The ideal candidate should possess excellent time management and negotiation skills, a deep understanding of Corporate Real Estate & Construction trends and emerging technologies, and a proven track record of successful vendor management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Business, Economics, Corporate Real Estate or other applicable experience.
- 4+ years of strategic sourcing and negotiation experience within the field of Corporate Real Estate, Construction or Facility Management.
-Willing to travel domestically 40% of the time as our stakeholders and sites are distributed across the globe.
- Understanding of corporate real estate principles, concepts, legal terms specific to Corporate Real Estate is considered an asset. Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast paced environment and prioritize your own workload.
- Knowledge of contract management principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies in vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications
- Result driven individual capable of taking responsibility and delivering results, overcoming obstacles and setbacks, and making decisions within the scope of the role without management validation and approval.
- Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations. Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple simultaneous initiatives, requiring frequent communication, organization and time management. Must have strong problem solving, strategic and analytical capability and demonstrated ability to influence and lead others.

D&I Statement
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.

Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6

Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.