Sr Director Analyst, Direct Procurement

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

We need to emphasize executive advisory leadership, Should Cost expertise, inventory management, geopolitical risk, regulatory impacts, and commodity intelligence.

The Gartner Analyst Role Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged must-have insights content Develop new insights 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 Insights positions across a team of analysts Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda 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 Insights 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 content peer review Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and research 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 insights and interactions

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.

Focus Areas

Develop and execute global direct procurement and commodity strategies that ensure cost competitive, agile supply chains aligned with business objectives Advise on leveraging strong cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Finance, R&D, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Quality to optimize the end-to-end supply chain through joint governance, shared KPIs, and change management - enhancing inventory and working capital optimization, VMI, sustainability, and risk management. Advise clients on Should Cost Analysis, clean-sheet costing, total cost of ownership, and supplier economics. Analyze commodity markets, industry trends, cost drivers, and supply market dynamics (not looking for specific categories or markets, but the mechanics of such analyses). Assess geopolitical, tariff, sanctions, trade policy, and regulatory impacts on sourcing decisions. Translate complex market developments into actionable executive guidance. Provide guidance on inventory optimization, supply continuity, working capital tradeoffs, and VMI. Lead supplier risk, dependency, qualification, onboarding, development, and performance strategies. Advise on procurement technology, analytics, AI, and transformation initiatives. Experience in global organizations with hybrid, regional and global procurement operating models.

Areas of Expertise

• Should Cost Analysis & Cost Modeling
• Inventory Management & Supply Continuity
• Geopolitical Risk & Trade Policy
• Regulatory Impact Analysis
• Commodity Markets & Commodity Risk Management
• Supplier Relationship & Lifecycle Management
• Supplier Quality
• Supplier Innovation
• Industry & Commodity Trend Forecasting
• Supplier Ecosystem Management
• Procurement Technology & AI
• Supply Chain Agility and Resilience

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.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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At Gartner, we guide the leaders who shape the world. Over 13,000 client enterprises worldwide rely on Gartner for actionable, objective business and technology insights. Our teams of thinkers and doers know that staying curious is the best way to shape the future, for ourselves and our clients. Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. 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.