Network Acquisition Manager - AMER

About the Role

The Data Center Development department supports the company's fast growth by sourcing and building hyper-scale data centers as well as vastly distributed global edge networks. The AMS&EU Network Acquisition team focuses on the acquisition of co-locations and various network connectivities from the strategy and commercial angle to support edge and backbone network infrastructure that enable users to interact with our platform with optimal performance in Americas and EMEA region. The team interacts with various partners, develops and maintains relationships and strategic partnerships with suppliers, and conducts market research, manages the potential and existing supplier pool, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluation to build the acquisition roadmap to support growth. This role is ideal for someone passionate about global infrastructure acquisition with exciting growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Secure various infrastructure resources such as co-location and connectivity services (dark fiber, transport network, IP, etc.) from commercial angle to fulfill and support traffic demand
• Lead commercial and technical negotiations with candidate suppliers
• Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts working with cross-functional teams to meet the deliverables on milestone dates
• Develop and manage acquisition strategies and tactics for the short, mid and long term
• Cross functional collaboration with various stakeholders, including but not limited to Strategy, Planning, Engineering, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Conduct market research, build market intelligence, select and onboard qualified suppliers and manage the supplier lifecycle
• Maintain a sustainable relationship and develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to deliver business goals and objectives

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a business, technical field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years experience in infrastructure industry for the acquisition, sourcing, engineering, finance or other relevant technical and business functions
• Work experience with the Edge Co-locations, Data Center, and/or ISP / Carrier / Contents Delivery Network / IX providers in North American and Latin American markets
• Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations
• Project management, concise communication skills with cross functional stakeholders, and logical/analytical reasoning
• Work proficiency of using Office Applications, Jira and other contract platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct acquisition and sourcing experience with the Edge Co-locations, Data Center, and/or ISP / Carrier / Contents Delivery Network / IX providers in North American and Latin American markets
• Strong commercial, technical and contractual terms and conditions negotiations with suppliers with proven track records
• Strong business, commercial and technical acumen with analytical approaches for decision making processes
• Always Day 1 and willingness mindset of dealing with various challenging projects

About the Company

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day. As ByteDancers, 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. 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.

Pay & Benefits

• Base salary range for this position: $115,520 - $198,360 annually (may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location)
• Eligibility for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives and restricted stock units
• Day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and wellbeing benefits
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)