Strategic Sourcing Lead - Marketing (Equity Eligible)

DoorDash USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

401(k) match

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Mental health program

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing to own strategic sourcing and category management for Marketing spend, including Media, Affiliate Marketing, and Experiential.

As an individual contributor on the Global Strategic Sourcing team, you will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial terms, and partner with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience in Marketing.
• Experience leading complex sourcing processes and negotiating for Media, Affiliate Marketing, and Experiential spend.
• Strong ability to influence senior partners across Marketing, Finance, Legal and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent data-driven decision making with market intelligence and supplier performance insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies across Marketing areas (Media, Affiliate, Experiential).
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation processes (RFx, MSAs, SOWs, renewals).
• Embed with Marketing and Finance early in planning cycles to shape briefs and budgets.
• Build strategic relationships with agencies, production and sponsorship partners.
• Analyze spend and supplier performance to improve transparency and compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

DoorDash is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing to own strategic sourcing and category management for Marketing spend, including Media, Affiliate Marketing, and Experiential.

As an individual contributor on the Global Strategic Sourcing team, you will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial terms, and partner with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to deliver measurable value.