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ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.
Team Summary:
Our Procurement Travel Services team is dedicated to enhancing the business travel experience for employees and ensuring their safety and well-being. By actively monitoring the travel market trends and fostering strong relationships with vendors, our team continuously seeks innovative ways to improve travel policies and processes, driving greater efficiency and value for the organization.
Responsibilities: Category Procurement:
- Formulate comprehensive procurement strategies for various travel-related categories, such as airlines, hotels, ground transportation, and other travel services.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify specific travel-related needs and align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
- Oversee the contract signing process, ensuring all necessary legal and commercial terms are clearly defined and agreed upon.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against established contract terms, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly.
- Collaborate with legal and finance teams to handle contract modifications, extensions, and terminations when necessary.
- Establish a robust supplier evaluation framework to assess the performance and capabilities of existing suppliers regularly.
- Identify opportunities for supplier development and work closely with suppliers to improve their offerings and service levels.
- Conduct supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with quality standards, sustainability practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate effective communication and cooperation with the travel operations team to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure budgetary adherence and cost optimization in the procurement process.
- Proven track record of extensive experience in Travel Services procurement, with a deep understanding of the intricacies of the industry.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and execute end-to-end procurement projects, including demand analysis, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in the travel or tourism industry, and a keen interest in leveraging innovative solutions to enhance procurement processes.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions, with proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
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 cs.accommodations@tiktok.com
Job Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $80000 - $160000 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.
At ByteDance/TikTok our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support ByteDancers to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off(PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice..