Global Operations
Logistic Procurement Project Intern, TikTok Shop (Logistics Procurement, EU), 2026 Start (BS/MS)
Location
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London
Employment Type
:
Intern
Job Code
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A178514
Responsibilities
About the Team
The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth in recent years and has become a hotly contested space amongst leading Internet companies, and its future growth cannot be underestimated. We're currently seeking a Logistics intern to join our logistics procurement team, responsible for logistics service procurement and supplier management in Europe.
About the Role
Our UK team is developing a new self-operated warehouse model to support future e-commerce growth, including peak trading periods such as Black Friday 2027 and ongoing order fulfilment operations. As part of this initiative, we are building a local supply network for warehouse equipment, operational materials, and packaging solutions across multiple product categories.
To support this expansion, we are looking for a team member who can help bridge communication with local suppliers, support supplier research, coordinate quotation processes, and provide market insights to help us identify reliable partners in the UK.
As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to at least 3 months long internship period.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Communicate with local UK suppliers specializing in e-commerce warehouse equipment and consumables. Handle daily enquiries, requirement alignment, and follow up on ongoing operational issues.
2. Collect and organize basic information of local suppliers, complete document filing and regular information updates, and maintain a standardized local supplier database.
3. Liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, accurately verify and consolidate pricing data, and prepare clear quotation comparison sheets for internal review.
4. Monitor project progress of cooperating suppliers, conduct daily business communication, and collect and report operational and cooperation issues in a timely manner.
5. Support the procurement team with document sorting, data statistics, English-Chinese document translation, and other ad-hoc administrative and operational tasks.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree at university, available to attend the internship for a minimum of 12+ weeks on a full-time or part-time basis;
- Current student studying in the UK. Fluent in both English and Mandarin with strong oral communication skills, capable of independently communicating and negotiating with English/Chinese suppliers and translation between different stakeholders on English-Chinese document.
- Meticulous and responsible working attitude. Proficient in basic Excel skills for data sorting and spreadsheet management, with strong organizational skills and execution ability.
- Good interpersonal and business communication skills, service-oriented mindset, able to work in a high performing team and proactively drive task delivery.
- Prior internship experience in procurement, supply chain, warehouse logistics or business liaison is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with AI tools and capable of efficient information collection and data sorting is a strong plus.
- Detail-oriented, self-driven, and a collaborative team player.
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.
