Procurement Operations & Compliance - USDS

res employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.

Responsibilities:
As the Procurement Operations and Compliance Manager for TikTok USDS, you will be a key leader in our procurement organization, driving operational efficiency and ensuring all procurement activities adhere to a rigorous compliance framework. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of vendor engagement, from onboarding to performance management and contract fulfillment. This role requires a data-driven mindset, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional business outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• P2P Management: This manager will oversee the entire P2P process, ensuring its efficiency and accuracy. This includes managing procurement systems, constantly looking for ways to improve the entire procurement process. This includes implementing new technologies, streamlining workflows, and using data analytics to identify areas for cost savings and operational improvements. Develop KPI's and SLA's that align with industry standards for the procurement and sourcing process that leads the team to perform at a world class procurement level.
• Partner with the Vendor Manager refine, and manage supplier performance metrics, reporting mechanisms, and Quality Business Review (QBR) templates.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of online supplier portals for payments, onboarding, and compliance.
• Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the P2P process, vendor management and supplier engagement.
• Identify and launch new initiatives to improve procurement operational excellence.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Finance, Information Security, and Engineering, to ensure all vendor engagements are compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
• Partner with Internal Audit to conduct periodic audits and assessments of the procurement process to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Provide feedback and make recommendations to stakeholders on program status, progress, and partnership insights.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure a diverse and preferred supplier base.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Procurement Manager, Vendor Manager, or in a similar role with a focus on operations and compliance
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex procurement processes and supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent project management skills (organizing, planning, reporting, documenting, and driving tasks to closure). - Proficiency in procurement and vendor management tools and systems.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive business insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a security-first or data-sensitive environment.
• Certifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
• Experience with a global enterprise's procurement or vendor management systems.
• Proven track record of managing diverse supplier categories and performance metrics.
• A self-motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset and a strong sense of ownership.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.

Job Information

[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $88000 - $190000 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.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to 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, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.