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TikTok · 4 days ago

TikTok Shop - US Head of Procurement - Seattle

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $334K/yr

TikTok is a leading destination for short-form mobile video and is seeking a US Head of Procurement to manage logistics-related services and procurement for their e-commerce platform. This role involves establishing strategic partnerships with logistics providers, full lifecycle supplier management, and collaboration across departments to optimize processes and programs.

Content CreatorsContent DiscoveryMedia and EntertainmentSocial MediaVideo

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead engagement and in-depth management of a global carrier network, focusing on top-tier international logistics companies (e.g., DHL, FedEx, UPS...) to establish long-term strategic partnerships

Formulate introduction strategies, long-term cooperation plans and capability improvement plans for regional logistics and supply chain fulfillment service providers

Ensure successful processing of all procurement activities, which includes resolving issues and ensuring seamless maintenance of vendor accounts, and purchase orders/requisitions

Through market research and sourcing efforts, establish connections with logistics and supply chain service providers in the U.S. market, and introduce these service providers as partners of the E-commerce platform according to business needs

Establish a tiered supplier management system (SLA/KPI/risk alerts), optimizing carrier contract terms quarterly to maintain price competitiveness and service quality

Lead annual carrier bidding and price negotiations, reducing logistics costs through economies of scale while monitoring compliance and driving improvements

Collaborate with business operation teams, strategy and product to deliver carrier capability mapping and resource allocation models

Develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and optimize processes and programs that enable the operations to scale

Qualification

Strategic Negotiation SkillsStatistical AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness AcumenPartnership DevelopmentFinancial Report UnderstandingPresentation Skills

Required

Experiences in commercial or business development roles, with expertise in partnerships with U.S. service providers

Strong project management skills, as well as statistical analysis skills

Sophisticated presentation skills, understanding of financial reports

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Business Management, International Trade, or Supply Chain

Benefits

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

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

TikTok

Glassdoor3.4

TikTok is a short-form video entertainment app and social network platform. It is a sub-organization of ByteDance.

Founded in 2003

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tiktok.com

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