Executive Partner – Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management

• Manage 25–30 member relationships and participate in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives
• Help members achieve Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging appropriate Gartner assets
• Create service solutions for members and multi-member accounts using subject matter expertise
• Assess member needs and develop customized engagement plans aligned with product strategy and deliverables
• Define and deliver on-site client briefings supporting key initiatives
• Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, onboarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal
• Drive member retention and support regional growth through prospect cultivation, account planning and value demonstration with Gartner Sales
• Host and/or participate in onsite member activities, workshops, research analyst visits, roundtables and webinars
• Build strategic internal partnerships and positively impact change
• Provide actionable, outcome-based business and technical advice to members

• University graduate; Masters preferred
• 10+ years’ working experience
• 5+ years working in a senior Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement or IT Finance role, or 5+ years in another SVM or Procurement area such as 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 thinking and problem solving
• Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C-level executives
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Travel 25% and upwards
• Ability to work with minimal administrative support

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Excellent benefits package
• World-class benefits
• Highly competitive compensation
• Disproportionate rewards for top performers
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive and get together with colleagues in a vibrant community