Director, Procurement

We are seeking an experienced Director, Procurement Operations to lead, optimize and own our end-to-end procurement processes. This role will oversee key functions including procurement contracts management, vendor onboarding, and the entire procure-to-PO process and systems. The ideal candidate is obsessed with process design, continuous improvement, and brings a proven track record of leading culture-shifting Procurement initiatives that elevate their team as a key business partner. This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to take ownership over an end-to-end process, is metrics-driven, proactive, and thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. 

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: 

• Lead the team responsible for vendor onboarding, procurement contracts management and purchasing activities 
• Serve as a partner to Strategic Sourcing, Legal, Finance, Security, Privacy, IT, and business stakeholders by leading the streamlining of cross-functional workflows and ensuring procurement processes are compliant and scalable
• Establish metrics such as KPIs and SLAs for the end-to-end Procurement process and continually monitor and collaborate with the groups involved to ensure adherence and accountability
• Oversee the contracts lifecycle process including intake, negotiation support, execution, and repository management
• Ensure contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, reduce risk, and align with the company’s risk tolerance 
• Act as a champion for process excellence by consistently and continually identifying and implementing process improvements, automation and AI use opportunities across the P2P lifecycle to reduce friction, increase speed, and improve compliance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement with a strong focus on data and cross-functional collaboration

Who You Are:

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement and at least 5 years of experience managing a team
• Proven track record of owning and optimizing procurement and contracts processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Deep understanding of procurement systems. Experience with Zip or other orchestration tools required. Experience with Jira and BI tools like Tableau preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of contract terminology, negotiation tactics, and third-party risk frameworks.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on metrics, reporting, and operational rigor.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence at all levels of the organization.

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

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

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.