Senior Procurement Analyst

Datadog is seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Analyst with strong contracts management experience to support and evolve our procure-to-pay (P2P) function.

This role sits at the intersection of procurement, legal, and finance, combining analytical rigor, contract expertise, and stakeholder influence to drive measurable business impact. You will not only execute procurement activities, but also shape strategies, mitigate risk, and optimize processes at scale in a fast-growing environment.

What You'll Do

Draft, review, and redline a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MSAs, SaaS agreements, and vendor contracts

Lead negotiations for new and renewal agreements, assessing risk and business value

Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks, escalating where appropriate

Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions

Partner closely with Legal to ensure alignment on contract strategy and compliance

Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders on contract structure and procure-to-pay operations

Influence purchasing decisions by driving best practices and risk awareness

Translate business requirements into commercially sound procurement and contracting solutions

Build strong relationships across departments to enable efficient and scalable procurement operations

Procurement Lifecycle Ownership

Own the end-to-end contract and procurement lifecycle

Manage and optimize vendor relationships and performance across key spend categories

Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies while maintaining speed and flexibility for the business

Maintain accurate and organized contract records within procurement systems

Analytics & Process Improvement

Leverage data to analyze vendor performance and procurement trends

Identify cost-saving opportunities, process inefficiencies, and risk areas

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to scale procurement operations and enhance user experience

Contribute to the development of procurement KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks

Explore and implement AI tools to drive advanced analytics, process automation, and continuous improvement within procurement operations

Who You Are

3 - 6+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contracts management, or related field

Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor contracts

Strong understanding of contract structures, commercial terms, and risk mitigation principles

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment

Experience with procurement and CLM tools (e.g., Zip, Ironclad, Coupa, Ariba) preferred

High attention to detail with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits & 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.

#LI-Hybrid

Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Datadog offers a wide range of best in class, comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, dental, parental planning, and mental health benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and a discounted employee stock purchase plan.

The reasonably estimated yearly salary for this role at Datadog is:

$89,000—$130,000 USD

About Datadog:

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers’ entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

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