Network Acquisition Manager, EMEA - #1686464

Responsibilities

The infrastructure engineering team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale data centers as well as vastly distributed global edge networks. Our edge sourcing team focuses on the acquisition of co-locations and various network connectivities from the commercial angle to support edge and backbone network that enable users to interact with our platform with optimal performance in EMEA and Americas region. As we interface with various partners in this industry, we also develop and maintain the relationship and strategic partnership with the suppliers. Also, as we develop our acquisition strategy, we conduct market research, manage the potential and existing supplier pool, cost analysis and supplier performance evaluation to build our roadmap for the acquisition effort to support our growth. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about global infrastructure acquisition with exciting growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Securing various infrastructure resources such as co-location and connectivity services (dark fiber, transport network, IP, etc.) from commercial angle to fulfill and support our 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.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven track records of commercial, technical and contractual negotiations.
• Strong project management, concise communication skills with cross functional stakeholders, and logical/analytical reasoning.
• Strong work proficiency of using Office Applications, Jira and other contract platforms.
• Always Day 1 and willingness mindset of dealing with various challenging projects.
• Strong business, commercial and technical acumen with analytical approaches for decision making processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a business, technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience in infrastructure industry for the acquisition, sourcing, engineering, finance or other relevant technical and business functions.
• Direct work experience with the Edge Co-locations, Data Center, and/or ISP / Carrier / Contents Delivery Network / IX providers in Middle East, African and European (EMEA) markets.
  
  

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.