Logistics Procurement Manager/Senior Manager
TikTok
Logistics Procurement Manager/Senior Manager
TikTok
Short-form video platform with ads
The Supply Chain and Logistics team builds the capabilities that support business growth and global operations. We provide business planning, operational insights, and logistics strategy support to help teams and partners operate efficiently across markets. As the business scales globally, we take on complex, business-critical challenges across network design, operational efficiency, service quality, and the differing needs of each local market, work that strengthens partner experiences and supports sustainable growth. You will help build scalable logistics capabilities that support TikTok Commerce across global markets. About The Team: This team is responsible to be focus on developing short term and long term cost targets and related indicators of each business to ensure a reasonable cost structure and accurate data in order to drive growth and improve the end customer experience. - Procurement Strategy: Be responsible for procurement project management for the Japan market, lead the formulation and execution of regional logistics procurement strategies, and develop and drive the implementation of regional procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. - Supplier Management: Be responsible for supplier sourcing, evaluation, onboarding, performance management, and phase-out, and continuously optimize the regional supplier pool. - Commercial Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead commercial negotiations, price negotiations, contract term design, and contract performance management for key procurement projects. - Market Insight and Cost Management: Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement through market research, category analysis, and data analysis, and continuously optimize procurement costs. - Procurement Compliance: Monitor changes in the market environment in Japan, supply chain risks, and policy compliance requirements; continuously improve procurement rules and contract terms; and establish risk identification and response mechanisms.
Minimum Qualifications: - Proficiency in both Japanese and English for work communication as this position requires to work with local logistic partners. - At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing; experience in procurement for the Japan market is preferred. - Be familiar with the full procurement process, including demand management, sourcing, tendering and purchasing, commercial negotiation, contract management, and supplier management. - Be results-oriented and able to drive complex projects and achieve business goals through close cross-functional collaboration. - Have a solid understanding of the business environment, supplier ecosystem, and cross-cultural collaboration in the Japan market. - Possess strong risk and compliance awareness, and be able to strike a sound balance among efficiency, cost, and risk.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
TikTok is a short-form mobile video platform that lets people create, discover, and share quick videos. Users upload vertical clips, edit them with built-in tools, and browse a personalized feed powered by an algorithm that highlights relevant content. Advertisers can use in-feed ads, branded hashtags, and the Business Center to plan and measure campaigns, making it easy for brands to reach a global audience. Its goal is to inspire creativity and bring joy by helping people express themselves and by connecting brands with a wide audience.
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