Executive Director, Direct Procurement & Commodity Strategy

Gartner, Inc.; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. seeks an experienced Analyst to lead executive advisory content and deliver highly leveraged insights across Should Cost, inventory management and regulatory impact topics.

You will develop new ideas, conduct in-depth market analyses, and translate findings into actionable guidance for clients and sales teams worldwide. You’ll collaborate with a broad Insights community, mentor junior staff, and create high-value presentations for Gartner events and client briefings, shaping our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, business, economics or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in direct procurement and supply chain leadership.
• Executive advisory experience supporting CPOs, CSCOs, CFOs, and senior executives.
• Recognized expertise in direct materials sourcing, commodity strategy, and procurement transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, presentation, research, and communication skills.
• Proven manufacturing background (CPG, heavy industry) within global procurement footprints.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, thought-provoking insights content and actionable approaches for clients.
• Produce in-depth analyses to identify root causes and reframe client strategy.
• Establish insights positions across Gartner's analyst teams and mentor junior staff.
• Deliver high-value presentations for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Support research and Sales by providing market voice to drive engagement with clients.

Skills

Should Cost Analysis

Inventory Management

Geopolitical Risk

Regulatory Impact Analysis

Commodity Markets

Executive Advisory

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Communication

Industry & Commodity Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, business, economics or related field

Tools

Procurement Technology

AI

Analytics

Job description

Gartner, Inc. seeks an experienced Analyst to lead executive advisory content and deliver highly leveraged insights across Should Cost, inventory management and regulatory impact topics.

You will develop new ideas, conduct in-depth market analyses, and translate findings into actionable guidance for clients and sales teams worldwide. You’ll collaborate with a broad Insights community, mentor junior staff, and create high-value presentations for Gartner events and client briefings, shaping our