[Remote] Manager, Technology Sourcing – Software (AI Sourcing)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DoorDash is a technology and logistics company focused on empowering local economies. They are seeking a results-driven Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing & Category Management – Software with an AI focus to lead sourcing activities for company-wide AI initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and ensure responsible deployment of AI technologies. 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. Skills • 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). 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 in compliance with applicable laws • Medical, dental, and vision benefits • 11 paid holidays • Disability and basic life insurance • Family-forming assistance • Mental health program Company Overview • DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • DoorDash has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 426 in 2025, 510 in 2024, 413 in 2023, 612 in 2022, 439 in 2021, 126 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job