Procurement Specialist – HR & Recruitment Services

Location: New York, NY (On-site)

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3+ years)

Work type: Employed through business partner of Tiktok

Work setup ： 4~5 Days in the office a week

Salary range: $65,000–$80,000 annually

Contract period: 12 months

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Specialis t to own and elevate our procurement activities within the HR and Recruitment Service s category. In this role, you will be the driving force behind sourcing the talent-acquisition tools, staffing agencies, executive search firms, and background check vendors that fuel our global growth. If you are a analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves optimizing vendor relationships, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Category Managemen t: Lead end-to-end procurement activities specifically for HR services, executive search, global staffing, and background check vendors.
• Process Ownershi p: Seamlessly manage purchase requests, execute standardized procurement workflows, issue purchase orders (POs), and maintain pristine, organized data records.
• Strategic Sourcing & Biddin g: Support project bidding initiatives by coordinating comprehensive documentation, preparing analytical reports, and aligning stakeholder requirements.
• Market Intelligenc e: Conduct deep-dive market research and data analysis on the global staffing and HR tech industries to identify trends, benchmark costs, and drive informed, cost-effective procurement decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboratio n: Partner closely with HR, recruitment teams, and legal counsel to ensure compliance, efficient sourcing, and seamless onboarding of third-party vendors.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of relevant procurement or strategic sourcing experience (experience specifically buying HR, staffing, or corporate services is highly preferred).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business Administration, HR, or a related field preferred.
• Technical Sav vy: Highly proficient in enterprise tools, particularly advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), ERP systems, and Office Automation (OA) platforms.
• Core Competenci es: Strong analytical capabilities, independent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
• Soft Skil ls: Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills. High professional integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, positive attitude.
• Language Skil ls: Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred to effectively collaborate with our global cross-border teams and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• fferOpportunity to influence global talent-sourcing strategies.
• ies.A collaborative, fast-growing, and tech-driven work environment.
• Competitive compensation and professional growth paths.