Procurement Manager - Professional Services, AMS

ByteDance • New York, NY

85d

About The Position

The Procurement team aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of our company's procurement behavior, fostering a healthy long-term business environment. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee our consulting services category in the U.S. This role involves strategizing to secure cost-effective deals and high-performing suppliers, identifying resources to support our rapidly growing businesses across various segments and regions, engaging with key stakeholders to assess needs and define supplier strategies, and ensuring compliance for effective risk control.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for the AMS Professional Services category, including identifying and evaluating consulting firms based on expertise, experience, and budget.
• Implement and optimize procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner closely with business leaders to define procurement and supply strategies, offering innovative and scalable solutions.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the professional services industry, benchmark categories, and analyze relevant data to identify high-quality, cost-effective vendors.
• Manage supplier deliverables and establish performance measurement systems to enhance competition, ensure supply continuity, and drive efficiency.
• Navigate complex, matrixed organizations and fast-paced environments; influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership with data-backed insights.
• Drive initiatives with a strong focus on execution, delivering measurable outcomes.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or risks, and present clear, compelling business cases for change.
• Apply logical thinking and data-driven persuasion to support decision-making and secure stakeholder alignment.
• Demonstrate strong change management and interpersonal skills to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders with varying needs.
• Work on-site four days a week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees