Executive Partner, CPO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) from Global 1000 companies and government entities.

• Collaborate with clients to pinpoint mission-critical priorities and key initiatives.

• Oversee a portfolio of senior executive client relationships.

• Engage in all stages of the client lifecycle: pre-sales, onboarding, relationship management, delivery, review, and renewal.

• Aid in client retention and drive growth in the product/region by directly supporting Gartner Sales.

• Assist in research activities, encouraging client involvement in research studies or case panels.

• Design and implement innovative solutions by evaluating client needs.

• Work with clients to enhance their levels of procurement maturity.

• Evaluate client strategies and assist in formulating Procurement strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).

• Over 10 years of experience in a senior management position, such as a CPO, typically at the SVP or EVP level, or over 5 years in another Procurement Executive role.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

• Capability to engage with C-level executives.

• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) and reflective listening abilities.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Procurement industry and the responsibilities of the CPO.

• Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong facilitation and presentation capabilities.

• Dynamic and sales-oriented.

• Experience in sales and/or business development with CXO level executives.

• Strong time and project management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k matching up to $7,200 annually.

• Opportunity to acquire company stock at a discounted rate.

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.