Manager, Procurement

GitLab is seeking a Manager, Procurement to serve as an individual contributor supporting GitLab's Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer organizations.

The successful candidate will lead strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations for critical technology suppliers, focusing on software, cloud infrastructure, and hyperscaler partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing and contract negotiations for software, cloud, infrastructure, consulting, and other technology suppliers.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies that support the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, and Chief Information Officer organizations.
• Manage relationships and lead performance management programs for critical suppliers, including hyperscaler and cloud partners.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis and market intelligence research within assigned categories.
• Develop category-specific KPIs and performance metrics, and present category performance reports to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Finance Business Partners to forecast demand and manage spend against category budgets.
• Partner with executives and other stakeholders to understand business needs, 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 to make them clearer and more efficient.
• Explore practical ways to use artificial intelligence in procurement processes, analysis, and negotiation preparation.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Benefits to support 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