Sr. Director Analyst, Procurement Digital Transformation (S2P & AI) (Remote-US)

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Director Analyst within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, you will be a pivotal thought leader, shaping the future of procurement through cutting-edge research and analysis in digital transformation, Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• • You will be responsible for creating innovative, thought-provoking, and highly leveraged "must-have insights" content that addresses the complex challenges faced by global enterprise leaders.
• • Develop novel insights and compelling, actionable approaches to client needs and requests, accelerating their ability to implement strategic changes and achieve key business objectives.
• • Conduct in-depth analysis to identify the root causes of client barriers and needs, reframing their thinking to drive forward effective procurement strategies.
• • Demonstrate exceptional thought leadership by establishing and guiding Insights positions across a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking research environment.
• • Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that have the potential to evolve the course of research agendas and industry best practices.
• • Research, analyze, and predict market trends and shifts within the procurement technology landscape, providing clients and vendors with actionable intelligence.
• • Deliver expert advice and guidance to clients and prospects on their designated content area through virtual interactions, face-to-face meetings, and sales support visits.
• • Create and deliver high-value presentation materials for Gartner events, industry conferences, and client briefings, establishing yourself as a credible voice in the market.
• • Support the BTI and Sales teams by acting as the voice of the market, helping to shape content creation and driving client engagement to help them progress against their critical priorities.
• • Provide high-quality and timely peer review for content produced by other analysts, ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional research.
• • Build and maintain credibility as an industry expert, effectively representing Gartner's insights, methodology, and strategic direction.
• • Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions, collaborating effectively with peers across the global Insights community.
• • Identify opportunities for research process improvements and develop new processes to enhance team efficiency and service delivery within BTI.
• • Serve as a mentor and coach to more junior team members, fostering their professional development and contributing to the team's overall growth.
• • Maintain a client-centric approach, actively seeking opportunities to help clients engage regularly and meaningfully with Gartner insights and interactions.
• • Your research will encompass critical topics such as:
• • Technologies impacting procurement, including Source-to-Pay (S2P) suites, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) suites, spend analysis, procurement intake, procurement orchestration, sourcing, operations & savings management, and data & analytics.
• • The evolution of the procurement technology market and the impact of emerging technologies.
• • Best practices for evaluating and selecting procurement technology vendors.
• • Strategies for transforming procurement digital capabilities.
• • Developing successful procurement technology strategies and digital roadmaps, with a strong emphasis on AI integration.
• • The current state of AI in procurement and its projected impact on the future of the function.
• • Building business cases and sequencing AI investments within procurement.
• • Planning and facilitating the implementation of procurement technology, including AI-driven solutions.
• • Deploying effective change management strategies for procurement technology adoption, particularly with AI.
• • Measuring and realizing ROI from procurement technology investments, including AI-powered initiatives.
• • You will leverage your deep understanding of the procurement ecosystem to guide clients through complex digital transformations, helping them harness the power of technology and AI to achieve strategic advantages.