What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Services Procurement Specialist - USDS position at TikTok?
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
The USDS Procurement department encompasses all steps in acquiring goods, services, and works from external suppliers. We work with suppliers to identify the best products and services at the lowest possible cost. The Procurement department also establishes the company's purchasing policies and procedures. These policies define spending limits and provide a list of authorized vendors.
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.
We are seeking an energized Professional Services Procurement Specialist to join the TikTok U.S. Data Security team! The Professional Services Procurement Specialist will play a crucial role in optimizing our professional services spend, driving cost efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality of services are delivered to our business.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Sourcing :
- Identify, evaluate, and select qualified and compliant professional service providers, including staff augmentation, consulting firms, system integrators, research providers, legal services and managed services providers.
- Develop and implement data-driven sourcing strategies to align with business objectives and internal policies.
- Conduct thorough vendor capability assessments and facilitate compliance assessments.
Contract Negotiation and Management :
Supplier Relationship Management :
Spend Analysis and Optimization :
Risk Management :
Stakeholder Management :
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.
