IT Software Category Procurement Manager

About the role

ByteDance Procurement provides purchasing solutions for ByteDance and aims to build a global platform for purchasing resources. It selects high-quality suppliers, manages supplier performance and improves the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of procurement. This role covers IT industry suppliers such as software, hardware and data services, with a focus on the APAC market.

Key responsibilities

• Search for, develop and integrate IT supplier resources (software, hardware, data services) that meet global business requirements.
• Build a data-driven procurement analysis, identify optimization points in IT resource management and the procurement process, and implement improvements.
• Detect problems in IT procurement and delivery, formulate regional or global supplier sourcing, selection and delivery strategies, and continuously optimize processes.
• Promote cost optimization through supplier selection planning and negotiations while ensuring compliance.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure timely project delivery and service quality, and build long-term relationships with high-quality suppliers.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in IT-related procurement (software, hardware, data services) and supplier management, with deep insight into the APAC market.
• Highly self-motivated, able to proactively identify problems in IT procurement and drive project progress.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate with internal stakeholders in Mainland China.
• Preferred: international IT category procurement experience or experience in multinational companies; preferred also: procurement or project management certifications such as CPSM, CIPS or PMP.