Manage vendor onboarding and improve procurement systems in a hybrid role at Datadog.
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Joblaze summary
The Senior Procurement Analyst at Datadog is responsible for managing the vendor onboarding process and enhancing procurement systems to streamline workflows. This role requires expertise in platforms like Zip and a solid understanding of vendor management and purchasing operations. It is suited for candidates with at least three years of relevant experience who possess strong analytical and organizational skills. The position also involves collaborating with various internal teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement activities.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Procurement Analyst role remote?
- It's hybrid — Datadog expects some on-site time in New York, New York, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Datadog lists $89,000–$118,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Procurement Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- Datadog is hiring for this position in New York, New York, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Brex, Coupa, DocuSign, NetSuite, Oracle, Ramp.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Datadog targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Procurement Analyst role at Datadog.
From the original posting
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Procurement Operations to manage vendor onboarding and improve the systems and workflows that support the purchasing lifecycle.
You will guide vendors and internal stakeholders through onboarding requirements, coordinate reviews and approvals, maintain accurate data, and resolve issues that delay requests. You will also help improve Zip and related systems by identifying process gaps, documenting requirements, testing changes, and supporting automation and reporting.
This role is ideal for someone with strong operational judgment, a systems mindset, and the ability to manage a high volume of requests in an evolving environment.
What You’ll Do
- Manage vendor onboarding requests from submission through completion.
- Review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and required documentation.
- Coordinate reviews, approvals, and follow-ups with Privacy, GRC, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, and other teams.
- Help vendors and employees understand requirements, complete outstanding tasks, and resolve system issues.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, approvals, contracts, documents, and audit trails across Zip and connected systems.
- Monitor request volumes, aging, and cycle times, prioritizing urgent requests and escalating blockers.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Zip and related procurement systems.
- Translate policies and business needs into clear requirements for workflows, routing, approvals, notifications, reporting, and exceptions.
- Test system changes, document results, report defects, and support releases through training and communications.
- Identify opportunities to improve P2P processes through data, AI, and automation.
What You’ll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in procure-to-pay, vendor management, finance, or purchasing operations.
- Experience managing vendor onboarding or vendor lifecycle processes.
- Hands-on experience with platforms such as Zip, Coupa, Oracle, NetSuite, DocuSign, Brex, Ramp, or similar tools.
- Understanding of how vendor data, purchasing requests, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, approvals, and payments connect.
- Experience maintaining accurate system data and resolving incomplete, inconsistent, or duplicate records.
- Ability to document business requirements, test system changes, and work with technical teams to resolve issues.
- Sound judgment when applying policies, managing exceptions, and escalating risks.
- An analytical mindset and interest in using data, AI, and automation to improve processes.
- Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
#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—$118,000 USD
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