Sr Director Analyst, Direct Procurement

About the role

Gartner is hiring a Senior Director Analyst for its Direct Procurement Insights practice. The role combines executive advisory leadership with expertise in should-cost analysis, inventory management, geopolitical risk, regulatory impacts and commodity intelligence. It sits within the Insights team, which supports clients and vendors with research, analysis and content.

Key responsibilities

• Create innovative, thought-provoking insights content and lead the development of new ideas and actionable approaches for clients.
• Analyze root causes of client barriers and reframe thinking to drive strategy, and share provocative insights with Gartner leaders to shape the research agenda.
• Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts, and advise clients and prospects on their content area, virtually or in person.
• Deliver high-value presentations at Gartner events, conferences and client briefings, and support research and sales as the voice of the market.
• Review content for quality and timeliness, and act as an industry expert representing Gartner's insights, methodology and strategy.
• Participate in innovation and research discussions, improve research processes, and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and execute global direct procurement and commodity strategies, and advise on should-cost analysis, clean-sheet costing, total cost of ownership and supplier economics.
• Analyze commodity markets, geopolitical, tariff, sanctions, trade policy and regulatory impacts, and give executive guidance on inventory optimization, supply continuity, working capital and VMI.
• Lead supplier risk, qualification, onboarding, development and performance strategies, and advise on procurement technology, analytics, AI and transformation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, engineering, business, economics or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in direct procurement and supply chain leadership.
• Executive advisory experience supporting CPOs, CSCOs, CFOs and senior executives.
• Recognized expertise in direct materials sourcing, commodity strategy and procurement transformation.
• Proven manufacturing background (CPG, heavy industry) within global procurement footprints.
• Experience in global organizations with hybrid, regional and global procurement operating models.

Required skills

• Exceptional analytical, presentation, research and communication skills.
• Areas of expertise: should-cost analysis and cost modeling, inventory management and supply continuity, geopolitical risk and trade policy, regulatory impact analysis, commodity markets and risk, supplier lifecycle management, supplier quality, trend forecasting, supplier ecosystem management, procurement technology and AI, and supply chain agility and resilience.

What we offer

• Base salary estimated between 172,000 and 202,500 USD, with possible variation depending on experience, location and other factors.
• Annual bonus or an uncapped sales incentive plan.
• Generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to 7,200 USD per year, and the option to buy company stock at a discount.
• Hybrid work environment.