The opportunity
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.
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
What they're looking for
- 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
