Director Analyst - Procure to Pay & Data Analytics

Description

Director, Analyst  

(East Coast Remote)

About the role:

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group. Utilizing research and analytical skills, a Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.  

What you will do: 

Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged “must-have insights” content 

Develop new insights and ideas through thought leadership and offer compelling, actionable approaches to client's needs and requests that accelerate the client's ability to act 

Develop in-depth analysis to identify the root cause of a client’s barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward  

Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing Insights positions across a team of analysts 

Bring provocative, independent insights to Gartner leaders that can evolve the course of a research agenda 

Research, analyze and predict market trends and shifts to provide clients and vendors with actionable insights  

Provide clients and prospects with actionable advice aligned to their designated content area via virtual or face-to-face interactions  

Create and deliver high value presentation materials on and off stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings  

Support BTI and Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to help Insights teams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business 

Provide high quality and timely content peer review 

Build credibility as an industry expert to represent Gartner insights, methodology and strategy  

Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the Insights community 

Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and BTI  provide excellent service delivery 

Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members 

Be client-centric while actively seeking to help clients engage regularly and often with Gartner insights and interactions 

What you will need: 

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Graduate degree preferred 

10+ years of relevant field or industry experience  

P2P Process & Operational Mastery:

End-to-End P2P Lifecycle: Deep understanding of the entire process, from purchase requisition (PR) and purchase order (PO) creation to goods receipt (GRN) and invoice processing.

Invoice Processing & Matching: Expertise in 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way matching of invoices to POs and receipt documentation to ensure payment accuracy.

Month-End Closing: Collaborating with P2P teams to ensure all invoices are processed, accruals are recorded, and accounts payable are closed on time.

Exception Handling & Troubleshooting: Identifying, investigating, and resolving invoice discrepancies, blocked invoices, and workflow bottlenecks. 

Technology & System Proficiency

ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle/Coupa): Expert-level knowledge of navigating and configuring P2P modules (e.g., SAP MM, Coupa Procurement/Invoicing, Oracle Cloud).

Data Management & Analytics: Experience and proficiency in Procurement BI tools to generate reports, analyse spend data, and track KPIs.

Workflow Configuration: Setting up and managing approval workflows (e.g., Ariba, AME).

Process Improvement & Transformation

Process Optimization: Identifying inefficiencies (bottlenecks, excessive manual steps) and implementing improvements to reduce cycle times.

Gap Analysis & Documentation: Mapping existing "AS-IS" processes, identifying gaps, and designing "TO-BE" workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Change Management: Training users on new systems or processes and driving adoption of self-service models

P2P Outsourcing & Shared Service Experience (Desirable)

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing: Managing vendor selection, contract management, and creating purchase orders.

Invoice & Payment Processing: Automating invoice matching (PO, goods receipt, invoice) and executing timely supplier payments.

Supplier Master Management: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date vendor data and managing supplier helpdesks

Process Optimization: Utilizing digital tools to reduce manual errors, maverick spend, and speed up approval cycles.

Reporting & Analytics: Delivering actionable insights through dashboards0 for improved cash flow visibility. 

Demonstrate executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders 

Strong organizational skills; ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables 

Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability 

Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions  

Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data; can effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges 

Strong communication skills - able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply  

Subject matter expertise; comfortable presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements  

Strong business and financial acumen  

Deep knowledge of the global and competitive landscape within subject area as well as the interplay in that market 

Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team 

Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments 

Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels 

Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) 

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Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 148,000 USD - 175,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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