US Logistics Partnership Management Graduate (Global Procurement) - 2027 Start (MBA)

About the role

Join our procurement team to drive logistics-related service and physical procurement, as well as service provider management in alignment with our logistics business development. You will ensure price competitiveness of procurement services while meeting business requirements and maintaining strong relationships with service providers for long-term cooperation.

As a graduate, you will have opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth. Successful candidates must commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partner Segmentation & Ecosystem Architecture
  • National/Global Giants (e.g., UPS, FedEx, USPS): Drive executive-level engagement and Joint Business Plans (JBP). Focus on macro-capacity lock-ins, structural cost negotiations, and long-term strategic alliances to ensure baseline stability and economies of scale.
  • Regional Champions: Architect the introduction strategy for regional carriers to fill geographic gaps and optimize localized costs. Develop agile onboarding frameworks, strict SLA ramp-up protocols, and dynamic volume allocation models.
  • Niche & Tech-Driven Innovators (e.g., Gig-economy, Same-day Delivery Startups): Identify disruptive market players. Design and execute pilot programs, oversee API/EDI tech integrations, and stress-test scalability to build a resilient and innovative fulfillment network.
• From Strategy to Execution: Full Lifecycle Management
  • Commercial Execution: Manage complex carrier bidding (RFP/RFQ) and price negotiations. Continuously optimize contract terms quarterly to maintain fierce price competitiveness and service quality, directly impacting the bottom line (P&L).
  • Operationalizing the Strategy: Translate high-level partnership strategies into executable operational metrics. Establish a robust, tiered supplier management system incorporating SLAs, KPIs, and proactive risk alert mechanisms.
  • Continuous Improvement: Monitor compliance and operational performance closely. Manage Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with external partners to drive continuous cost reduction and service enhancement.
• Cross-Functional Management & Scalability
  • Act as the primary owner of your partnership portfolio. Collaborate extensively with internal operations, strategy, finance, and product/engineering teams to deliver capability mapping and sophisticated resource allocation models.
  • Manage and influence without authority by developing, implementing, and optimizing cross-functional processes that enable our US fulfillment operations to scale exponentially.
  • Proactively identify systemic supply chain risks and develop data-backed mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Individuals completing or who have recently completed an MBA degree.
  • 4+ years of solid pre-MBA experience in Strategy Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Commercial Partnerships, or Supply Chain/Logistics Management.
  • Strategic Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Proven track record in high-value contract negotiations and articulating complex value propositions. Capable of deconstructing cost structures, analyzing financial reports, and designing profit-maximizing partnership models.
  • Analytical Rigor: Exceptional statistical and data analysis skills. Ability to build complex models to forecast volume, cost, and ROI under various scenarios.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bias for Action: A "builder" mindset. You excel in navigating ambiguity and are comfortable presenting board-level strategies as well as diving deep into operational execution.
  • Communication: Executive presence with sophisticated presentation and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to influence stakeholders both internally and externally.

About the company

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, with additional offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We strive to do great things with great people, fostering an environment where curiosity, humility, and impact drive innovation. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and grow as one team, embracing an "Always Day 1" mindset to achieve meaningful breakthroughs.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people globally, and our workplace reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $115,520 - $198,360 annually. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package, which may include additional discretionary bonuses, incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).

The company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.