Your responsibilities will include:

Negotiating steel pricing contracts with suppliers Working with the Ford of Mexico customs team to ensure compliance with legal requirements Identifying cost-saving opportunities and bringing ideas to fruition Assisting in the closure of material shortages Treating suppliers with respect while holding them accountable for product quality, cost, and delivery

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess strong negotiation skills, a proven history of working collaboratively with others, and the ability to analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.

In addition to your technical skills, you will also need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with various stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and external partners.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for procurement and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

As a Steel Buyer at Ford, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from negotiating contracts with suppliers to analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities. You will also have the chance to develop your skills and expertise in areas such as:

Contract negotiation and management Supply chain optimization Data analysis and interpretation Communication and interpersonal skills

In addition to your professional development, you will also have access to a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary and bonus structure Comprehensive health and wellness program 401(k) matching program Flexible work arrangements Opportunities for professional growth and development

If you are a detail-oriented and organized individual with a passion for procurement and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Salary: $72,480 - $121,440 per year Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health and wellness program, 401(k) matching program, flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional growth and development

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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This is a role with significant ownership: you'll independently lead strategic transactions, serve as a trusted legal partner to Sales and cross-functional stakeholders, and help shape how the team handles large-enterprise, technology, and AI-related agreements.

In your first year, you'll take on some of the region's most important contracting work, strengthen consistency in how we approach negotiation and risk, and contribute to the tools and guidance that help the broader team work more effectively.

If you enjoy combining strong legal judgment with business context in a fast-moving, all-remote environment, this role gives you the chance to make a clear impact.

Responsibilities: Negotiate complex commercial and technology agreements, including enterprise software, software as a service, partnership, services, consulting, marketing, licensing, data privacy, and AI-related contracts. Own end-to-end legal support for strategic large-enterprise transactions across the Americas, with a focus on AMER Enterprise matters. Advise Sales leadership and cross-functional partners on contract structure, negotiation strategy, and risk allocation. Assess legal and commercial risk in complex transactions and provide clear recommendations, escalation paths, and practical alternatives. Develop and improve templates, playbooks, policies, and supporting documentation that help the team deliver consistent deal execution. Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to commercial contracting and translate them into usable guidance for the business. Mentor contract managers and junior legal colleagues by sharing expertise, supporting training, and helping improve team-wide contracting practices.

Requirements: Hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state. Bring substantial experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal setting focused on commercial and technology transactions. Demonstrate experience negotiating and closing complex enterprise agreements involving software, software as a service, services, partnerships, data privacy, and AI-related terms. Show the ability to manage a high volume of strategic legal matters independently and bring them to resolution with limited supervision. Apply strong judgment in spotting, evaluating, and mitigating legal and business risk in sophisticated contractual matters. Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across Sales and cross-functional teams. Contribute experience creating or improving templates, playbooks, processes, and documentation that support consistent outcomes at scale. Work effectively in a remote, globally distributed environment, and we welcome candidates with transferable experience from different legal and business backgrounds.

About the team: The Legal, Commercial team supports GitLab's go-to-market work by helping the business structure, negotiate, and close commercial agreements in a way that balances growth, customer needs, and risk. This team works closely with Sales and partner functions across regions in an asynchronous, all-remote environment, with shared ownership of contracting guidance, templates, and process improvements that help GitLab scale. For this role, the focus is on leading complex transactions in the Americas while contributing to team-wide consistency and practical legal support across evolving areas such as enterprise technology and AI-related contracting.

How GitLab will support you: 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

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