An Executive Partner in Supply Chain manages relationships with 25-30 members, collaborating with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives on account planning. This role assists members in achieving their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging Gartner assets and subject matter expertise to create customized service solutions and engagement plans. The Executive Partner defines and conducts on-site briefings for clients, participates in all phases of the member lifecycle, and is responsible for member retention and regional growth through direct support of Gartner Sales.
Responsibilities
Manage 25-30 member relationships
Participate in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives
Assist members to achieve their Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging appropriate Gartner assets
Leverage subject matter expertise to create service solutions for members and multi-member accounts
Define and deliver innovative solutions by assessing member needs and developing a customized engagement plan
Define and conduct on-site briefings for clients at their location in support of key initiatives
Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal
Responsible for member retention and contributing toward growth in the region through direct support of Gartner Sales in prospect cultivation, account plan development and value demonstration activities
Host and/or participate in periodic onsite member activities, including workshops, research analyst visits (where appropriate), round tables and webinars (in collaboration with Gartner Research)
Requirements
University graduate (Masters preferred) with 10+ years' working experience
5+ years working in a senior Sourcing, VM, Procurement or IT Finance role, or 5+ years in other SVM or Procurement area (e.g. 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
15+ years of experience working in Senior management roles (preferred)
Successful experience in roles such as CEO, General Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Technologist, Chief Strategist, Head of Innovation Lab (preferred)
Experience bringing new technology products and services to market (preferred)
Entrepreneurial drive (preferred)
In-depth understanding of business and launching new technology products and services (preferred)
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Managed a P&L for a sizeable organization (preferred)
In-depth understanding of the IT industry and Technology (preferred)
Critical thinking and problem solving to assess client situations and provide actionable outcome based business/technical advice (preferred)
Excellent relationship management skills including experience working with senior technology and business leaders (preferred)
Experience coaching and mentoring senior level leaders (preferred)
Collaboration and team leadership (preferred)
Strong time and client portfolio management skills (preferred)
Ability to work with minimal administrative support (preferred)
Critical thinker and problem solver demonstrating the ability to assess our Member's situations and provide actionable, outcome-based business/technical advice as well as the ability to leverage appropriate resources to help Members achieve results
Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C level executives
Ability to build strategic internal partnerships with key roles across the organization and positively impact change
High level of executive presence and ability to build trust and deliver value
Superior verbal and written communication skills as well as strong facilitation and presentation skills
Benefits
Annual bonus potential
Excellent benefits package
World-class benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Disproportionate rewards for top performers
Flexibility and support for thriving in a hybrid work environment
Important Details
Travel: 25% and upwards
About the Company
At Gartner, Inc., the company guides leaders who shape the world by delivering actionable, objective business and technology insights. Founded in 1979, Gartner has grown to 20,000 associates globally, supporting over 13,000 client enterprises in approximately 90 countries and territories. Gartner is also recognized as a world authority on AI, providing proactive, objective guidance throughout clients' AI journeys and setting the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact.
