About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo Never. Courage Always.
At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.
Join us.
Team Introduction
ByteDance Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for ByteDance and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of ByteDance procurement behavior, fostering a healthy long-term business environment.
We are seeking a results-driven and strategic-thinking Procurement Manager to lead our procurement requests in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the procurement process, and mainly focus on outsourcing and consulting services
Responsibilities:
- Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
- Oversee the entire procurement process, from requisition to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, monitoring their performance and addressing any issues that may arise.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including department heads and project managers, to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance.
- Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities. And output deep insight which is able to bring further benefit to stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, ethical standards, and company policies in all procurement activities.
- Implement and maintain procurement best practices to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
- Willingness to travel within the APAC region including MY, VN, ID, TH as needed.
- Able to deal with ambiguity, conflict management, and change management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in procurement (e.g., CSCP, CPM, CPP, or equivalent).
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager, preferably in a multinational organization.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and market trends in the APAC region.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as SAP and Coupa.
ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.
