# Senior Procurement Analyst

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $89k – $130k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Strategic Sourcing, Rfx, Vendor Negotiation, Spend Analysis, Cost Savings Analysis, Pricing Models, License Forecasting, Utilization Analysis, Ai Tools (Claude, Chatgpt), Zip
**Posted:** 2026-06-04

> Senior Procurement Analyst supporting strategic sourcing for G&A categories, leading RFx events, negotiating vendor contracts, and building spend and utilization models to drive cost savings. Requires 2-3+ years in procurement and a bachelor's degree.

## Job Description

## 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 sourcing contexts
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create structure where processes or data may be undefined
- Experience in becoming systems subject matter expert
- Willing to engage in innovative stretch projects
- Understands optimization levers such as demand management, consolidation, price negotiation, etc.
- Someone who holds a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience with Zip is a plus

## Benefits and Growth

- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities
- Employee-focused best in class onboarding
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program
- Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
- Healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits
- 401(k) plan and match
- Paid time off
- Fitness reimbursements
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan

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