Location: San Jose, CA or New York, NY (On-site)Experience Level: Mid-Senior (3+ years)Work type: Employed through business partner of TiktokWork setup ：4~5 Days in the office a week
Salary range
$65,000–$80,000 annuallyContract period: 12 months
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to own and elevate our procurement activities within the HR and Recruitment Services category. In this role, you will be the driving force behind sourcing the talent-acquisition tools, staffing agencies, executive search firms, and background check vendors that fuel our global growth.
If you are a analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves optimizing vendor relationships, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Management: Lead end-to-end procurement activities specifically for HR services, executive search, global staffing, and background check vendors.
- Process Ownership: Seamlessly manage purchase requests, execute standardized procurement workflows, issue purchase orders (POs), and maintain pristine, organized data records.
- Strategic Sourcing & Bidding: Support project bidding initiatives by coordinating comprehensive documentation, preparing analytical reports, and aligning stakeholder requirements.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive market research and data analysis on the global staffing and HR tech industries to identify trends, benchmark costs, and drive informed, cost-effective procurement decisions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with HR, recruitment teams, and legal counsel to ensure compliance, efficient sourcing, and seamless onboarding of third-party vendors.
- Qualifications &
Skills
- Experience: 3+ years of relevant procurement or strategic sourcing experience (experience specifically buying HR, staffing, or corporate services is highly preferred)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business Administration, HR, or a related field preferred.
- Technical Savvy: Highly proficient in enterprise tools, particularly advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), ERP systems, and Office Automation (OA) platforms.
- Core
Competencies
- Strong analytical capabilities, independent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
- Soft
Skills
- Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.
- High professional integrity, adaptability, and a proactive, positive attitude.
- Language
Skills
- Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred to effectively collaborate with our global cross-border teams and stakeholders.
What We Offer
Opportunity to influence global talent-sourcing strategies.A collaborative, fast-growing, and tech-driven work environment.
Competitive compensation and professional growth paths.
