Logistics Procurement Manager/Senior Manager - Japan
Aug 27, 2026 Tokyo, Japan
About us
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology: Consumer Internet
Why you should apply for a job to TikTok:
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4.5/5 in supportive management
100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
100% would recommend this company to other women
100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
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Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
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.
Responsibilities
ResponsibilitiesThe 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.
Qualifications
QualificationsMinimum 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.
Additional Information
- Posted: Aug 27, 2026