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GitLab

Manager, Procurement

GitLab

Procurement Manager leading strategic sourcing, vendor management, and negotiations for GitLab’s DevSecOps technology platform. Supporting CTO, CISO, and CIO organizations across software, cloud infrastructure, and hyperscaler partnerships.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,200 - $194,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and complex contract negotiation, with a strong focus on procurement processes and financial acumen. Proven ability to build partnerships with executives and stakeholders while delivering measurable cost savings.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingVendor ManagementContract NegotiationProcure-To-Pay ProcessesFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills
Spend AnalysisMarket Intelligence ResearchCategory ManagementKPI DevelopmentPerformance MetricsCloud Infrastructure ProcurementSoftware as a Service ProcurementAnalytical CapabilitiesProject ManagementCost Savings Delivery
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaborationSelf-Directed ApproachJudgmentRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
Zip Procure-To-Pay SystemCloud Hosting ServicesInfrastructure Services
Industry Keywords
Technology SuppliersProcurement OperationsSupply Chain RisksExecutive PartnershipArtificial Intelligence in Procurement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for software, cloud, infrastructure, consulting, and other technology suppliers
  • Develop category and sourcing strategies supporting the CTO, CISO, and CIO organizations
  • Manage relationships and performance programs for critical suppliers, including hyperscaler and cloud partners
  • Conduct spend analysis and market intelligence research, monitoring trends and supply chain risks
  • Develop category KPIs and performance metrics and present reports to senior leadership
  • Forecast demand and manage spend against category budgets with Finance Business Partners
  • Partner with executives and stakeholders to evaluate options and guide procurement decisions
  • Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, Information Technology, and other teams throughout the procurement lifecycle
  • Identify savings opportunities while balancing cost, risk, service quality, and business needs
  • Improve procurement and procure-to-pay processes and reduce cycle times
  • Explore practical uses of artificial intelligence in procurement, analysis, and negotiation preparation
  • Support GitLab’s technology organizations and critical suppliers with regular senior-leadership partnership

Requirements

What you’ll 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 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 judgment to explain complex commercial topics to different audiences
  • Collaborative, self-directed approach with willingness to lead discussions and support teammates
  • Experience in a software or technology business is preferred; relevant experience from other industries welcomed
  • 5–7 years of procurement experience, including at least 3 years in category management
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities
  • Advanced project management skills
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings
  • Working hours aligned with stakeholders across Eastern through Pacific time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental leave
  • Home office support