What are the responsibilities and job description for the US Commercial Infrastructure Management Graduate (Global Procurement) - 2027 Start (MBA) position at TikTok?
Responsibilities
The procurement team undertake logistics-related service and physical procurement as well as service provider management work in line with the development of logistics business. Be responsible for the price competitiveness of procurement services while meeting business requirements, and maintain relationships with service providers to ensure long-term cooperation.
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.
Minimum Qualification(s)
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $143640 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:
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
The procurement team undertake logistics-related service and physical procurement as well as service provider management work in line with the development of logistics business. Be responsible for the price competitiveness of procurement services while meeting business requirements, and maintain relationships with service providers to ensure long-term cooperation.
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.
- Strategic Sourcing & CapEx Optimization
- Asset & Category Strategy: Architect and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for high-capital categories, including long-term warehouse leases, general contractors for facility build-outs, Material Handling Equipment (MHE/Automation), and contingent workforce ecosystems.
- Market Intelligence & Financial Modeling: Conduct in-depth market analysis and build sophisticated financial models (TCO, ROI, NPV) to evaluate investment scenarios, driving data-driven asset selection and resource allocation across the US network.
- End-to-End Deal Structuring: Manage the full lifecycle of complex RFI/RFP/RFQ processes. Transition from identifying requirements to stress-testing supplier capabilities and structuring commercially viable deals.
- Complex Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management
- High-Stakes Negotiation: Manage commercial and contractual negotiations for high-value, multi-year agreements. Focus on securing favorable terms related to pricing, agility (e.g., expansion/termination clauses), service levels, and structural risk mitigation.
- Legal & Commercial Partnership: Partner closely with internal Legal counsel to draft, review, and finalize complex contracts, particularly in commercial real estate (BTS/Leasing), construction, and enterprise staffing.
- Lifecycle Governance: Establish a robust contract lifecycle management (CLM) framework, driving compliance, executing change orders, and capturing value through strategic renewals.
- Strategic Vendor Ecosystem & Performance Management
- Partnership Ecosystem: Serve as the primary commercial owner for strategic infrastructure partners, cultivating executive-level, collaborative relationships.
- Governance & Continuous Improvement: Implement a rigorous supplier governance framework. Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor performance, address operational bottlenecks, and identify opportunities for structural cost reduction.
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage multi-dimensional supplier risks, ensuring strict adherence to contractual obligations, insurance mandates, and rigorous safety (EHS) standards.
- Cross-Functional Management & Business Partnering
- Influence Without Authority: Act as the "commercial CEO" of your infrastructure portfolio. Work hand-in-hand with Real Estate, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Legal to drive alignment on multi-million dollar project timelines, budgets, and technical specifications.
- Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted business partner, providing executive leadership with commercial expertise and market intelligence to guide strategic decisions on network expansion and operational design.
Minimum Qualification(s)
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a MBA degree.
- Experience: 3 years of solid pre-MBA experience in Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Procurement, or Supply Chain Infrastructure.
- Commercial & Financial Acumen: Exceptional capability in building financial models and cost analysis trackers. Proven track record in structuring and managing high-value deals or complex capital projects.
- Strategic Negotiation: Mastery in articulating value propositions and executing high-stakes negotiations across diverse categories (e.g., Real Estate, Construction, Equipment).
- Bias for Action & Ambiguity Navigation: A self-starter with a "builder" mindset. You excel at taking ambiguous business goals, framing a clear commercial strategy, and diving deep to ensure flawless execution.
- Executive Communication: Sophisticated presentation and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to influence leadership and align diverse cross-functional teams.
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $102600 - $143640 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:
- Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
- Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
- Exercising sound judgment.
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Salary : $102,600 - $143,640