Procurement Analyst

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  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.
• 2
  Manage procurement intake activities in Zip and keep procurement data current across the enterprise systems used by the business.
• 3
  Respond to procurement questions from GitLab team members in Slack and guide stakeholders through procurement processes and policies.
• 4
  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.
• 5
  Review spend data to identify consolidation opportunities, assess total cost of ownership, and support more informed purchasing decisions.
• 6
  Develop and maintain procurement reporting, key performance indicators, and benchmarking in partnership with procurement and stakeholder teams.
• 7
  Collaborate across divisions to provide timely, clear support that helps business teams navigate purchasing needs in a remote, asynchronous environment.
• 8
  Experience working with a structured procure-to-pay or procurement intake system, including hands-on use of Zip or similar tools.
• 9
  Experience in procurement or purchasing operations, with the ability to manage process-driven work accurately and consistently.
• 10
  Ability to review spend data and create recurring reports that support business decision-making.
• 11
  Ability to define, calculate, and present key performance indicators such as purchase order cycle time, savings versus budget, compliance rate, and spend by category.
• 12
  Skill in supporting internal stakeholders with procurement process questions and explaining requirements clearly.
• 13
  Strength in organization, time management, and prioritization in a fast-paced environment with changing needs.
• 14
  Ability to work with minimal oversight and collaborate cross-functionally in a remote, asynchronous company while maintaining reliable follow-through.
• 15
  Education or equivalent experience in a relevant field, or transferable experience that demonstrates similar capability.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement or purchasing operations, with the ability to manage process-driven work accurately and consistently.
• Education or equivalent experience in a relevant field, or transferable experience that demonstrates similar capability.
• This is a fully remote role that requires meaningful overlap with Pacific Time Zone business hours.
• Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation , please let us know during the recruiting process .

Perks & Benefits