Principal Strategic Sourcing Lead - Technology
Core
Lead GitLab's sourcing strategy for hyperscalers, cloud marketplaces, and AI suppliers, owning negotiations and supplier lifecycle management to secure agreements balancing cost, flexibility, and speed.
Role type
Principal Strategic Sourcing Lead (Technology)
Builds
Competitive advantage through hyperscaler commitments, marketplace programs, and AI pricing models
Domain
Technology procurement, Cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Hyperscaler negotiation, Cloud marketplace management, AI supplier management, Executive relationship building, Total cost of ownership analysis, Consumption forecasting, Deal modeling
Preferred skills
SaaS company experience, FinOps certification, Procurement tools experience
Technologies
AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Foundation Model APIs, Inference platforms
Responsibilities
Own sourcing strategy for hyperscalers and AI suppliers; Lead high-value multi-year negotiations; Build executive relationships with strategic suppliers; Partner with FinOps and Engineering to optimize spend; Partner with Go-to-Market to maximize marketplace value; Partner with Finance and Legal on deal structure; Present sourcing strategies to executive leadership; Establish and improve sourcing processes and governance.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
