Procurement Analyst at GitLab in Remote

Summary: GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, and they are seeking a Procurement Analyst to help manage the end-to-end procurement process for lower value, lower risk vendor engagements. The role involves supporting various teams with procurement needs, maintaining procurement data, and developing reporting and key performance indicators to enhance operational efficiency. Responsibilities: - 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 keep procurement data current across the enterprise systems used by the business - Respond to procurement questions from GitLab team members in Slack 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 Required Qualifications: - Experience working with a structured procure-to-pay or procurement intake system, including hands-on use of Zip or similar tools - Experience in procurement or purchasing operations, with the ability to manage process-driven work accurately and consistently - Ability to review spend data and create recurring reports that support business decision-making - Ability to define, calculate, and present key performance indicators such as purchase order cycle time, savings versus budget, compliance rate, and spend by category - Skill in supporting internal stakeholders with procurement process questions and explaining requirements clearly - Strength in organization, time management, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with changing needs - Ability to work with minimal oversight and collaborate cross-functionally in a remote, asynchronous company while maintaining reliable follow-through - Education or equivalent experience in a relevant field, or transferable experience that demonstrates similar capability Required Skills: Procurement, Procure-to-pay systems, Zip procurement system, Spend analysis, Key performance indicators, Request for proposal, Request for quote, Request for information, Contract management, Vendor management, Prioritization Benefits: 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