Procurement Analyst

About the Role

Gitlab is an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, trusted by over 50 million registered users, including more than 50% of the Fortune 100. The company's high-performance culture is driven by its values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling team members to reach their full potential. By joining Gitlab, you will become part of a team that embraces AI as a core productivity multiplier, driving efficiency, innovation, and impact.

What You Will Do

• Own the end-to-end procurement workflow for lower value, lower risk vendor engagements, with a focus on Marketing Sponsorships, Field Events, and Corporate Events contracts.
• Manage procurement intake activities in Zip and maintain current procurement data across enterprise systems.
• Respond to procurement questions from GitLab team members and guide stakeholders through procurement processes and policies.
• Support Procurement Category Managers with request for proposal, request for quote, or request for information events, contract renewals, vendor communications, spend review, bid review, and savings review.
• Review spend data to identify consolidation opportunities, assess total cost of ownership, and support more informed purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain procurement reporting, key performance indicators, and benchmarking in partnership with procurement and stakeholder teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to provide timely, clear support that helps business teams navigate purchasing needs in a remote, asynchronous environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working with a structured procurement system, preferably in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in guiding teams through procurement processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment, with a strong focus on delivering results.
• Familiarity with procurement principles, including contract management, spend analysis, and supplier relationship management.
• Experience with procurement software, such as Zip, and enterprise systems.

Nice to Have

• Certification in procurement, such as CPSM or CPM.
• Experience in a similar role within the tech industry.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps and AI-driven productivity tools.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work with a leading DevSecOps platform.
• Collaborative, remote work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.

• Ensure you have a strong understanding of procurement principles and experience with procurement software.
• Highlight your analytical and problem-solving skills, and be prepared to provide examples of process improvements you've driven in previous roles.
• Familiarize yourself with Gitlab's values and culture, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's high-performance environment.
• Develop a portfolio that showcases your experience in managing end-to-end procurement workflows and supporting stakeholder teams.
• Prepare to discuss your experience with data analysis and spend management, and how you can leverage these skills to drive business growth at Gitlab.
• Consider reaching out to current or former Gitlab employees to gain insights into the company culture and the role.