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Procurement Generalist - USDS
Location
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San Jose
Employment Type
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Regular
Job Code
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A258473A
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:
Minimum Qualifications
【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.
About USDS
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
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok'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. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
Procurement Generalist - USDS
Location
:
San Jose
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A258473A
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
【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.
About USDS
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
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok'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. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
USDS Reasonable Accommodation
USDS 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://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA
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