Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing

DoorDash USA•Washington, DC

1d•$130,600 - $192,000

About The Position

The Marketing Sourcing team partners with Marketing across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo to build and manage a high-performing supplier ecosystem. Through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and practical governance, the team aims to deliver speed, quality, innovation, risk reduction, and sustainable value, helping Marketing teams make effective decisions across a growing global business. The Manager, Marketing Sourcing is an individual contributor on the Global Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for strategic sourcing and category management across a broad range of Marketing spend, including Creative Services, Production, and Sponsorships. The role works closely with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to develop category strategies, lead sourcing events, and negotiate commercial agreements that support business and brand goals. Success includes delivering measurable value and helping teams plan earlier, move faster, and scale repeatable ways of working. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Marketing Sourcing within the Finance organization. The expected fill date is 01/04/2027. The national base salary range in the United States, including Illinois and Colorado, is $130,600–$192,000 USD. Compensation also includes opportunities for equity grants.

Requirements

At least 5 years of strategic sourcing or category management experience across Marketing categories.
Direct experience leading complex sourcing processes and negotiating commercial agreements for Creative Services, Production, Sponsorships, or related Marketing spend.
Ability to build trusted relationships with senior business partners and suppliers and influence decisions across Marketing, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional teams.
Strong commercial judgment and ability to use data, market intelligence, and supplier performance insights to improve value and manage risk.
Clear communication, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and work effectively with global teams.

Nice To Haves

Agency-side or brand/marketing-side experience.

Responsibilities

Develop global category strategies across Marketing areas, including Creative Services, Production, and Sponsorships.
Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation processes, including RFx projects, MSAs, SOWs, and renewals across Marketing categories.
Partner with Marketing and Finance early in planning cycles, using sourcing insights to shape briefs, budgets, and supplier strategies.
Build strategic relationships with agency, production, and sponsorship partners to unlock innovation, improved commercial terms, and cross-brand opportunities.
Analyze spend, market intelligence, and supplier performance to improve transparency, compliance, and category decisions.