Gartner, Inc. is looking for an Executive Partner (Supply Chain) to guide senior leaders in achieving their mission-critical priorities. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of 25-30 member relationships, leveraging Gartner's research and your subject matter expertise to deliver customized solutions.
What You'll Do
- Manage 25-30 member relationships and participate in account planning with Gartner sales leadership.
- Assist members in achieving their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging appropriate Gartner assets.
- Leverage subject matter expertise to create service solutions for members and multi-member accounts.
- Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member needs and developing a customized engagement plan.
- Define and conduct on-site briefings for clients at their location in support of key initiatives.
- Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal.
- Be responsible for member retention and contribute toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales.
- Host and/or participate in periodic onsite member activities, including workshops, research analyst visits, round tables and webinars.
What We're Looking For
- University graduate (Masters preferred) with 10+ years’ working experience.
- 5+ years working in a senior Sourcing, VM, Procurement or IT Finance role or in other SVM or Procurement area (e.g., Consulting).
- In-depth understanding of the IT industry, its vendors and suppliers and the role of Senior SVM, procurement, Finance and IT leadership.
- Experience with strategy development, organization design, initiative management, application of metrics and understanding of major industry trends.
- High tolerance / evolved ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations.
- Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess Member’s situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business/technical advice.
- Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C level executives.
- Ability to build strategic internal partnerships with key roles across the organization and positively impact change.
- Client-facing position that requires a high level of executive presence and ability build trust and deliver value.
- Demonstrate superior verbal and written communication skills as well as strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Travel 25% and upwards.
- Ability work with minimal administrative support.
Nice to Have
- University graduate (Masters preferred) with 15+ years of experience working in Senior management roles.
- Successful experience in roles such as CEO, General Manager, experience bringing new technology products and services to market, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technologist, Chief Strategist, Head of Innovation Lab.
- Entrepreneurial Drive.
- In-depth understanding of business and launching new technology products and services.
- Has managed a P&L for a sizeable organization.
- In-depth understanding of the IT industry and Technology.
- Experience coaching and mentoring senior level leaders.
- Collaboration and team leadership.
- Strong time and client portfolio management skills.
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with Gartner Leadership Client Managers, Account Executives, and Gartner Research.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus potential
- Excellent benefits package
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work model.
Gartner is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
