Data Center service Category Commercial Manager
TikTok
- Location
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 148 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Role Overview To support TikTok's rapid growth and manage massive platform content, the infrastructure team is building hyper‑scale data centers globally that host hundreds of thousands of servers. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end procurement across data center construction, delivery, and operations—including Fit‑out, Cabling, and service contracts, to enable high‑standard delivery and operational excellence in EMEA. You will partner with Strategy, Engineering, Operations, Capacity Planning, and Global Supply Chain teams to develop impactful procurement solutions that drive strategic business outcomes.
Responsibilities - Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business needs, engage and onboard qualified suppliers, and drive the end‑to‑end procurement process—including sourcing, negotiation, contract execution, milestone monitoring, and supplier performance management. - Leverage deep knowledge of the data center ecosystem to engage and contract with major providers and solution vendors across the region. - Deliver comprehensive procurement solutions and practices, including portfolio management, total cost analysis, risk assessment, and overall procurement governance to internal and external stakeholders. - Build constructive, sustainable partnerships with key business stakeholders and develop category intelligence to stay ahead of market and technology trends. - Manage supplier portfolios and develop long‑term procurement strategies aligned with business growth and infrastructure demands.