Senior Director Analyst, Procurement Digital Transformation

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

📋 Description

• Develop innovative, thought-provoking, and essential insights content that is highly impactful.

• Create actionable thought leadership, analysis, and recommendations that cater to client needs.

• Diagnose root causes of client challenges and reshape perspectives to enhance strategic direction.

• Set insights positions within a team of analysts.

• Conduct research, analysis, and forecasting of trends and changes in the procurement technology market.

• Counsel clients and prospects through both virtual and in-person engagements.

• Design and present at Gartner events, conferences, and client briefings.

• Provide sales support and assist Insights teams in addressing key client priorities.

• Perform timely and high-quality peer reviews of content.

• Act as an industry expert representing Gartner's insights, methodologies, and strategies.

• Engage in collaborative discussions on innovation, ideation, and research.

• Enhance research methodologies and create new service delivery processes.

• Mentor and guide junior team members.

• Focus on procurement technologies, vendor assessments, digital transformation, AI strategies, implementation, change management, and ROI.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; a graduate degree is preferred.

• 12+ years of relevant industry or field experience.

• Proven experience in leading strategic digital transformation initiatives within procurement.

• Extensive experience in sourcing and implementing procurement technology.

• Strong knowledge of Coupa, SAP Ariba, GEP, Jaggaer, and Ivalua is required.

• Required experience in piloting, implementing, or utilizing AI in procurement.

• Preferred experience in developing and executing an AI strategy for procurement.

• Ability to articulate how procurement and sourcing technologies contribute to business value.

• Insight into emerging technologies and their implications for procurement.

• Executive presence with the capacity to build credibility with executives and stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational, research, writing, analytical, presentation, verbal, and communication skills.

• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data, identifying patterns, and applying frameworks.

• Subject matter expertise with comfort in presenting at both large and small-scale events.

• Strong business and financial insight.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the global and competitive procurement landscape.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively within a multicultural global team.

• Capability to navigate complex, matrixed environments.

• Ability to effectively represent Gartner's research methodologies and strategies.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

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

• Opportunity to buy company stock at a discounted rate.

• Hybrid work environment offering virtual work flexibility.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Competitive salary.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.