Sr Director Analyst - Procurement Strategy

Gartner; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Senior Director, Analyst – Procurement – Strategy to lead innovative research and advise top clients in a global context. You will guide the development of must‑have content, frame strategic challenges, and shape a research agenda across a skilled team.

You will present insights at Gartner events and client briefings, mentor colleagues, and travel up to 25% to engage with executives and partners worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred.
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience.
• Executive presence and credibility with executives and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, able to meet tight deadlines and produce quality deliverables.
• Excellence in research and writing ability.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data with patterns and frameworks.
• Effective communication to explain complex concepts concisely.
• Ability to present at large and small-scale engagements.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought provoking research content.
• Develop new research ideas and actionable approaches for clients.
• Analyze root causes to drive strategy forward.
• Establish research positions across a team of analysts.
• Provide independent, provocative insights to Gartner leaders.
• Take strong positions supported by evidence for critical research.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends for clients and vendors.
• Provide actionable advice to clients and prospects via virtual or face‑to‑face interactions.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Support Research and Sales as the voice of the market to drive engagement and growth.
• Peer review high-quality research content.
• Build credibility by representing Gartner research and methodology.
• Collaborate with peers and mentor junior team members.
• Identify process improvements to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Thought leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Research analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Senior Director, Analyst – Procurement – Strategy

(EMEA )

About the role

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group. Utilizing research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group. Utilizing research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

What you will do

• Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have research” content
• Develop new research and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act
• Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions across a team of analysts
• Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda
• Be capable of taking strong positions supported by fact-based evidence as part of mission critical research for Gartner clients
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights
• Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions
• Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings
• Support Research and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help research teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business
• Provide high quality and timely research content peer review
• Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and provide excellent service delivery
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members
• Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner research and interactions

Subject Matter Expertise

• Demonstrated experience having built and effective procurement strategy including people, process and technology.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing best-in-class procurement programs, frameworks, methodologies, and governance structures, including KPIs, talent models, and technology adoption.
• Deep understanding of what constitutes an effective procurement strategy designed to deliver value beyond cost savings, including levers like category management, supplier relationship management and proactively managing supplier risk.
• Experience assessing and then advancing the maturity of the procurement function through strategic activities including category management, supplier relationship management, and data and analytics
• Experience in quantifying and communicating the ROI of strategic procurement activities to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Experience in defining and evolving the skills, competencies, and organizational capabilities required for high-performing strategic procurement teams.
• Strong knowledge of influencing skills, change management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration in the context of procurement success and transformation.
• Thought leadership in procurement, demonstrated through publications, presentations, or participation in industry forums.
• Ability to critically evaluate and challenge traditional procurement models, defining cutting edge practices, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Experience in mentoring and developing strategic procurement procurement professionals i.e. category managers, supplier relationship managers and COE staff.

What you will need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred
• 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience
• Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
• Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges
• Strong communicator who is able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply
• Subject matter expert comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable)

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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