Corporate Functions
Regional Catering Procurement Manager - EMEA
Location
:
Paris
Employment Type
:
Regular
Job Code
:
A25530A
Responsibilities
Team Intro
Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for the company 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 the company's procurement practices, fostering a sustainable business environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead catering procurement projects across EMEA and other regions, including employee canteen outsourcing, snacks, event catering, pantry design, and kitchen equipment. Oversee the full sourcing-to-pay cycle, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, supplier management, PO processing, and payment coordination.
- Develop a strong understanding of market dynamics and regional logistics requirements, and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions with high service standards.
- Continuously refine supplier sourcing, selection, evaluation, and bidding processes to build and maintain a high-quality supplier base aligned with business needs.
- Align with global procurement and catering category strategies, and implement them within different markets. Provide insights on industry practices, legal requirements, and market conditions to support ongoing strategy optimisation.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and ensuring responsive, high-quality support that meets or exceeds expectations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Minimum three years of solid procurement experience with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Good communication and negotiation ability, strong data analytical and logic reasoning ability.
- Critical thinking to embrace changes and look for breakthroughs as a change agent to deliver success.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with global organisational objectives.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, conflict, and change effectively in a fast-moving, ever evolving working environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Prior experience managing catering procurement lifecycle in a global organisation.
- Professional certifications (e.g. PMP, CPSM).
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in a multinational organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and market trends in the EMEA region.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as Coupa.
Job Information
About TikTok
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.
