Procurement Specialist Graduate (Marketing Procurement) - 2027 Start

Procurement at TikTok plays a key role in delivering high-quality purchasing solutions and building a global platform for sourcing resources. By managing procurement professionally, selecting reliable suppliers, and monitoring performance, we aim to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance across the company helping to foster a sustainable business environment.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume. Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to our Company and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities - Lead sourcing initiatives across marketing categories (e.g. media, creative agencies, production, digital marketing, events, PR), securing competitive and value-driven commercial terms. - Manage the end-to-end procurement process for marketing-related goods and services, from strategic planning and vendor selection through to contract execution and delivery. - Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing suppliers and agencies, tracking performance through regular reviews and ensuring service-level agreements are met. - Partner closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Brand, Legal, and Finance to understand business objectives, influence decision-making, and provide procurement expertise tailored to marketing spend. - Conduct ongoing market intelligence and benchmarking to stay abreast of pricing trends, supplier innovations, and industry dynamics, with a focus on marketing and communications. - Ensure procurement activities within the marketing category are compliant with internal policies, governance frameworks, and ethical standards. - Develop and implement category strategies and cost-saving initiatives within marketing procurement to drive efficiency, transparency, and value across campaigns and initiatives.