US Commercial Infrastructure Management Graduate (Global Procurement) - 2027 Start (MBA)
TikTok
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- New Grad
- H-1B history
- 148 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
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.
1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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.