Manager, Technology Sourcing – Software (AI Sourcing)

DoorDash USA

108d • $130,600 - $192,000

About The Position

The Global Strategic Sourcing team at DoorDash is at the forefront of aligning supplier strategy with long-term business goals. We deliver a strategic advantage by streamlining external spend, managing supplier risk, and optimizing value across critical categories. With a focus on transparency, scalability, and stakeholder partnership, we drive innovation and operational efficiency across the organization. As AI rapidly reshapes the technology landscape, our team plays a critical role in enabling responsible adoption and maximizing value from AI investments while ensuring careful risk management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience, with demonstrated success in software and SaaS category management.
• Expertise in AI product sourcing, including evaluation of generative AI, ML/analytics platforms, automation tools, and specialized AI vendors.
• Strong knowledge of supplier landscapes across AI-first companies (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Observe.AI, Cursor) and SaaS providers with embedded AI.
• Proven track record as program manager/POC coordinator, driving structured execution of supplier pilots and adoption programs.
• Strong commercial acumen and risk-balanced negotiation skills with experience structuring complex software and AI supplier contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Security, Legal, Finance, and Product teams.
• Enthusiasm for emerging technologies and mindfulness of AI risks, ethics, and compliance considerations.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a stakeholder-obsessed mindset.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with precision.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and category strategy for AI and software solutions, including evaluation, selection, contracting, and lifecycle management.
• Serve as the single point of contact for AI suppliers, coordinating proof-of-concepts, tracking outcomes, and managing full-cycle adoption decisions.
• Act as the Program Management Office (PMO) for all AI POCs, ensuring structured tracking, reporting, and cross-functional alignment with stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering, Security, Legal, Product, and Finance to establish supplier strategy, risk frameworks, and responsible AI practices.
• Execute RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes to evaluate innovative AI solutions, balancing performance, cost, risk, and long-term business value.
• Negotiate complex SaaS and AI supplier contracts (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, and service agreements) to protect DoorDash’s commercial, technical, and legal interests.
• Establish sourcing frameworks to enable stakeholder self-service, while guiding on high-complexity or strategic engagements.
• Track supplier performance, market trends, and emerging AI capabilities to inform sourcing strategy and risk mitigation.
• Deliver measurable business impact through supplier consolidation, cost optimization, and value-added partnerships.
• Champion a stakeholder-obsessed mindset, ensuring strong alignment, clear communication, and trusted advisory support to business partners.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefits
• Commuter benefits match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree