Executive Partner, Supply Chain

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Oversee relationships with 25–30 members and engage in account planning alongside Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives.

• Support members in achieving Mission Critical Priorities by utilizing relevant Gartner resources.

• Apply subject matter expertise to develop service solutions tailored for members and multi-member accounts.

• Evaluate member requirements and create personalized engagement strategies that align with product objectives and deliverables.

• Innovate and provide groundbreaking solutions.

• Organize and conduct on-site client briefings that support essential initiatives.

• Engage throughout all stages of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, onboarding, relationship management, delivery, review, and renewal.

• Ensure member retention and aid in regional growth by supporting sales, developing prospects, planning accounts, and demonstrating value.

• Facilitate and/or engage in on-site member events, workshops, visits from research analysts, roundtables, and webinars.

• Forge strategic internal collaborations and influence positive change.

• Offer actionable, outcome-driven business and technical guidance to members.

• Establish trust and deliver value in a client-facing executive capacity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Over 10 years of professional experience.

• At least 5 years in a senior role within Sourcing, VM, Procurement, or IT Finance, or 5+ years in another SVM or Procurement domain such as Consulting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the IT sector, including its vendors, suppliers, and the functions of Senior SVM, procurement, Finance, and IT leadership.

• Proficiency in strategy formulation, organizational design, initiative management, metric application, and awareness of significant industry trends.

• High tolerance and advanced capability to navigate and manage ambiguous circumstances.

• Preferred: 15+ years in senior management positions.

• Previous roles such as CEO, General Manager, CTO, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technologist, Chief Strategist, or Head of Innovation Lab.

• Experience in launching new technology products and services into the market.

• Entrepreneurial mindset.

• Experience overseeing a P&L for a sizable organization.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional relationship management skills, including experience with senior technology, business, and C-level executives.

• Background in coaching and mentoring senior leaders.

• Skills in collaboration and team leadership.

• Strong time and client portfolio management capabilities.

• Willingness to travel 25% or more.

• Ability to operate with minimal administrative support.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Potential for annual bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• World-class benefits.

• Highly competitive compensation structure.

• Exceptional rewards for top performers.

• Hybrid work environment that allows for virtual productivity and in-person meetings with colleagues.