About this role
We’re looking for someone to join the Datadog Procurement team and help expand the Strategic Sourcing group. Make an impact by being a trusted analyst in several buying categories and continue to prove the value that Strategic Sourcing brings to the organization.
At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.
What You’ll Do:
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to enhance market research, accelerate data analysis, and improve efficiency in sourcing workflows
• Identify opportunities to incorporate automation and AI into procurement processes to drive scalability and smarter decision-making
• Support and execute sourcing strategies directed by sourcing managers with a specific focus in G&A categories (People Team, Finance, Legal, Real Estate)
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and assist teams to independently evaluate their best practices and adopt a value-driven mindset when purchasing on behalf of the organization
• Lead and execute Sourcing events (RFx)
• Negotiate pricing and other business terms with vendors on net-new purchases and renewals
• Manage the renewals list for designated categories and ensure accuracy of information and proactive communication
• Analyze spend data and identify potential cost savings opportunities
• Create pricing models based on vendor proposals to quantify various buying scenarios
• Build license forecast models and utilization analyses for enterprise software renewals to help uncover usage and savings opportunities
• Collaboratively align with adjacent functions like FP&A on utilization and forecast models
• Operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces, helping bring structure, clarity, and forward momentum to loosely defined sourcing initiatives
• Monitor market trends that impact spend categories and provide recommendations to adapt and mitigate risk
Who You Are:
• Experienced in 2-3+ years supporting procurement through strategic sourcing with a history of data analysis and negotiated savings in the focus categories
• Able to analyze and present complex data and work with internal business units and leadership on business cases for net new contracts and strategic renewals
• Experience at a high-growth company and understands the nuances of increasing headcount, working on global initiatives, leveraging buying power and breaking down potential silos
• Proven track record of creating partnerships with stakeholders
• Proficient at analyzing cost related to future growth and current demand
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to experiment with AI tools to improve personal productivity and team workflows
• Ability to translate emerging technologies (including AI) into practical applications within procurement and