Network Acquisition Manager - AMER

ByteDance
Seattle
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Project management","Analytical reasoning","Cross-functional collaboration","Commercial acumen"]

Own network acquisition for global edge and backbone infrastructure in the Americas and EMEA. Source and secure co-location and connectivity resources (e.g., dark fiber, transport, IP) based on traffic demand, lead commercial/technical negotiations, and negotiate supplier agreements and contracts. Build short-, mid-, and long-term acquisition strategies, run market research, and manage supplier lifecycle while partnering cross-functionally with Strategy, Engineering, Legal, and Finance.

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ByteDance
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Network Acquisition Manager - AMER

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Job Summary

Own network acquisition for global edge and backbone infrastructure in the Americas and EMEA. Source and secure co-location and connectivity resources (e.g., dark fiber, transport, IP) based on traffic demand, lead commercial/technical negotiations, and negotiate supplier agreements and contracts. Build short-, mid-, and long-term acquisition strategies, run market research, and manage supplier lifecycle while partnering cross-functionally with Strategy, Engineering, Legal, and Finance.
Location: Seattle
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Secure co-location and connectivity services (e.g., dark fiber, transport network, IP) to fulfill and support traffic demand.
  • •Lead commercial and technical negotiations with candidate suppliers.
  • •Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts with cross-functional teams to hit milestone deliverables.
  • •Develop and manage acquisition strategies and tactics for short-, mid-, and long-term.
  • •Conduct market research, build market intelligence, select and onboard qualified suppliers, and manage the supplier lifecycle while maintaining strategic partnerships.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical field, or equivalent work experience.
  • •3+ years of experience in infrastructure industry acquisition, sourcing, engineering, finance, or other relevant functions.
  • •Experience with edge co-locations, data centers, and/or ISP/carrier/content delivery network/IX providers in North American and Latin American markets.
  • •Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations.
  • •Proficiency using Office applications, Jira, and other contract platforms; strong communication and analytical reasoning with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience:3+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProject managementAnalytical reasoningCross-functional collaborationCommercial acumen
Tech Stack:JiraOffice Applications

Company Brief

ByteDance
Develops consumer internet and content platforms, including TikTok and other apps for short-form video, news, and entertainment. It also builds advertising, commerce, and creator tools that connect audiences, brands, and publishers across global markets.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Founded: 2012
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