Conferences Vendor Partnerships Lead

Gartner Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Planner, Vendor Partnerships to lead vendor sourcing for conference services.

You will collaborate with internal conference teams to define scope, negotiate cost-effective terms, and manage contracts to deliver high-quality events. The role emphasizes building trusted supplier relationships, driving governance, and identifying opportunities to optimize spend while supporting Gartner's global conferences across domestic and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferred.
• 3+ years event management experience incl. end-to-end event management.
• Extensive conferences onsite experience.
• Basic understanding of contract negotiation, vendor management, and the procurement life cycle.
• Experience analyzing cost drivers, pricing changes, and scope impacts.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and define vendor requirements.
• Assess capabilities, pricing, risks, and strategic fit to select vendors for conferences.
• Negotiate pricing and terms that minimize risk while delivering value.
• Coordinate end-to-end contract management, timelines, and approvals.
• Develop relationships to ensure high-quality standards and clear communication.
• Support vendor consolidation and leverage Gartner's spend and relationships.
• Contribute to governance and drive improvements from vendor performance feedback.
• Synthesize data into executive-ready recommendations for leadership alignment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Gartner, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Planner, Vendor Partnerships to lead vendor sourcing for conference services.

You will collaborate with internal conference teams to define scope, negotiate cost-effective terms, and manage contracts to deliver high-quality events. The role emphasizes building trusted supplier relationships, driving governance, and identifying opportunities to optimize spend while supporting Gartner's global conferences across domestic and international