Manager, Procurement

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Manager, Procurement, you will play a critical role in supporting GitLab's Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer organizations. You will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations for critical technology suppliers, with a strong focus on software, cloud infrastructure, and hyperscaler partnerships. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Manager, Procurement, your primary responsibilities will include: - Leading strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for software, cloud, infrastructure, consulting, and other technology suppliers. - Developing category and sourcing strategies that support the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer organizations. - Managing relationships and leading performance management programs for critical suppliers, including hyperscaler and cloud partners, partnering with business stakeholders to conduct regular business reviews. - Conducting detailed spend analysis and market intelligence research within assigned categories, monitoring market trends and supply chain risks. - Developing category-specific KPIs and performance metrics, and presenting category performance reports to senior leadership. - Collaborating with stakeholders and Finance Business Partners to forecast demand and manage spend against category budgets. - Partnering with executives and other stakeholders to understand business needs, evaluate options, and guide procurement decisions. - Collaborating with Legal, Finance, Security, Information Technology, and other teams throughout the procurement lifecycle. - Identifying savings opportunities while balancing cost, risk, service quality, and business needs. - Improving procurement and procure-to-pay processes to make them clearer and more efficient, with a focus on reducing cycle times. - Exploring practical ways to use artificial intelligence in procurement processes, analysis, and negotiation preparation. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need: - Experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and complex contract negotiation. - Experience procuring software as a service, cloud infrastructure, or other technical products and services. - Working knowledge of cloud hosting, infrastructure services, and the commercial terms used in technology contracts. - Understanding of procure-to-pay processes, systems, and procurement operations. Experience with Zip or similar procure-to-pay system is preferred. - Ability to build trusted partnerships with executives and cross-functional stakeholders. - Clear communication skills and the judgment to explain complex commercial topics to different audiences. - A collaborative, self-directed approach, with the willingness to step forward, lead discussions, and support teammates. - Experience in a software or technology business is preferred, and we welcome relevant experience from other industries. - 5-7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in category management. - A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. - Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities. - Advanced project management skills. - A proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings. WHY REMOTE As a remote worker, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and align your work hours with stakeholders across Eastern through Pacific time zones. BENEFITS GitLab offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Competitive salary - Flexible schedule - Health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Equipment stipend - Professional development opportunities