About the Team

The Global Strategic Sourcing team at DoorDash is at the forefront of aligning supplier strategy with long-term business goals. We provide a strategic advantage to the business 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing & Category Management to lead sourcing initiatives across the IT and Merchant Hardware portfolio, including custom-built private label tablets and smart devices, network infrastructure, and hardware deployment programs via Managed Service Providers (MSPs). In this individual contributor role, you will serve as the sourcing expert and strategic partner to internal business units, including Technology, Ops, Product, and Finance. You will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives—RFx events, contract negotiations, manufacturing engagements, and deployment programs—while owning total category lifecycle and strategy. You will report to the Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing on the Finance org. You will work remote within the United States, with the expectation of 20-30% travel for team events, offsites, and supplier visits.

Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end sourcing and category strategy for IT, Merchant Hardware, Manufacturing, Network Equipment, and Telecom Carriers. Lead roadmap and vendor strategy for DoorDash’s custom private label hardware, coordinating manufacturing and supplier management. Execute and lead RFx processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) to support new product introductions, cost optimization, and lifecycle refreshes. Negotiate complex contracts (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, supply and service agreements) with both domestic and global suppliers. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with OEMs, manufacturing partners, and logistics providers to ensure seamless production and delivery of custom tablets and accessories. Oversee performance, SLAs, and escalations for MSPs responsible for deploying and supporting field hardware. Serve as the primary sourcing advisor to key stakeholders in Engineering, Product, Ops, Legal, and Finance. Enable stakeholder self-service via sourcing frameworks and tools, while advising on complex or strategic engagements. Deliver measurable savings and cash flow impact through total cost of ownership analysis and supplier consolidation strategies. Track supplier performance, pricing trends, and commercial terms to inform negotiation strategy and spend visibility reporting. Qualifications 7+ years of sourcing and procurement experience with a focus on hardware, telecom, and manufacturing. Deep expertise in managing categories such as custom hardware, ruggedized tablets, kiosks, payment terminals, and network devices. Experience sourcing and managing manufacturing engagements with OEMs/ODMs, including component sourcing and NPI. Proven track record managing Managed Service Providers, including deployment logistics, hardware lifecycle support, and SLA enforcement. Strong commercial acumen with experience structuring contracts for hardware supply, services, and international logistics. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, managing multiple priorities with precision. Experience in networking equipment procurement and working with carriers and telecom vendors is a plus. Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

We expect this position to be filled by 8/13/25

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