Contract Manager (Procurement)

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An overview of this role

The Contract Manager (Procurement) will be responsible for managing the contracting process for procurement, partnership, event (both hosting and attending), and other non-revenue based commercial relationships. At the direction of leadership, the Contract Manager (Procurement) will review and negotiate a wide range of contracts to support various groups across GitLab. For more detailed information on the procurement team and process at GitLab, check out this handbook page.

What you’ll do

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts including services, consulting, marketing, licensing, non-disclosure, data privacy, and other commercial and technology related agreements
• Perform risk analysis review for all contractual documents and recommend mitigating options
• Understand the Company and products in order to identify risks, develop solutions, mitigation and negotiation strategies
• Partner across multiple organizations within GitLab to meet timelines and milestones

What you’ll bring

• 3-5 years of contracts drafting, reviewing and negotiation experience at a software technology company
• BA/BS required. JD, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial, licensing and other technology-related agreements
• Understanding of data privacy requirements
• Proactive, dynamic and result driven individual with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to interface effectively with all business functions throughout the organization
• Enthusiasm and "self-starter" qualities enabling him or her to manage responsibilities with an appropriate sense of urgency; the ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
• Superior analytical ability, project management experience, and communication skills
• Ability to manage internal customer priorities and needs
• Ability to use GitLab
• A shared interest in our values, and working in accordance with those values

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. 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're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application

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