Executive Partner, Supply Chain (ESCL)

About the role

Gartner is hiring an Executive Partner for its Supply Chain practice (ESCL), a client-facing position based remotely in Abu Dhabi. The partner manages 25-30 member relationships, works with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives on account planning, and helps members achieve their mission-critical priorities through Gartner's assets and subject-matter expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Create service solutions for members and multi-member accounts and develop customized engagement plans aligned with product strategy.
• Define and run on-site briefings for clients at their locations.
• Take part in every phase of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, on-boarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal.
• Support member retention and regional growth by helping sales cultivate prospects, develop account plans and demonstrate value.
• Host or take part in periodic on-site activities such as workshops, research analyst visits, round tables and webinars with Gartner Research.

Required profile

• University graduate (Master's preferred) with 10+ years' experience in a senior sourcing, VM, procurement or IT finance role for 5+ years, or 5+ years in another SVM or procurement area such as consulting.
• Or, 15+ years of experience in senior management roles such as CEO, GM, CTO, Head of Innovation Lab, with entrepreneurial drive and P&L management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the IT industry, its vendors and suppliers, and of senior SVM, procurement, finance and IT leadership.
• Experience with strategy development, organization design, initiative management and metrics, and with major industry trends.
• Ability to lead and manage ambiguous situations, with strong relationship management, coaching and mentoring of senior leaders, and excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Travel 25% or more; able to work with minimal administrative support.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible arrangements.