Senior Director, Procurement

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Senior Director, Procurement at GitLab, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's procurement strategy and operations. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing, all-remote company and help build a procurement organization that delivers consistency, speed, and sound judgment. You will work closely with stakeholders across the business to make procurement a trusted and effective function, balancing strategy and execution to drive growth and efficiency. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Director, Procurement, your responsibilities will include: Leading hyperscaler and strategic vendor relationships, with a focus on commercial terms, GTM incentives, product co-development opportunities, and partner program value Driving the procurement function forward with speed and quality, delivering impact for internal stakeholders Creating, communicating, and executing a procurement strategy that supports GitLab's business objectives and improves operational efficiency, risk management, and scalable decision-making Developing procurement policies, practices, and systems that help the business scale while managing risk and improving efficiency Partnering with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and advisors to improve procurement, negotiation, audit, and accounting processes Building strong cross-functional relationships to understand business needs and ensure procurement programs deliver value Leading vendor negotiation strategy and supporting negotiations to achieve stronger pricing, favorable terms, and measurable business value Building an AI-first procurement function, actively identifying opportunities for automation, AI tooling, and modern workflows to replace manual work and reduce cycle times Defining team KPIs, identifying root causes behind performance gaps, and leading improvement plans to increase procurement efficiency and team performance Leading and developing the procurement team to improve accountability, strengthen performance, and support professional growth in alignment with GitLab's values WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will need: Significant experience in procurement within a technology company, including experience leading procurement teams A strong track record of building procurement strategies, operating models, and controls that support growth and consistency Good judgment grounded in industry knowledge, practical experience, and an awareness of business tradeoffs The ability to assess broad stakeholder needs and adapt to current and emerging policies, practices, trends, and business requirements Strong operational skills with experience improving procure-to-pay processes for speed, consistency, and quality Experience developing vendor negotiation strategies and managing supplier relationships with a focus on business value An outcomes-focused leadership style with experience setting goals, improving team performance, and helping others grow WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and be part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous knowledge exchange. You will be expected to be highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work effectively in a virtual environment. BENEFITS GitLab offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health plan, parental leave, education stipend, life insurance, equipment stipend, and flexible schedule.