Executive Partner – Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management

Gartner

. Manage 25–30 member relationships and participate in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • DenmarkSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing member relationships and developing customized engagement plans, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and procurement within the IT industry. Proven ability to provide actionable business and technical advice while effectively communicating with C-level executives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Sourcing ManagementVendor ManagementProcurement Strategy DevelopmentRelationship Management with C-Level ExecutivesCritical Thinking and Problem Solving

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Hard Skills

Account PlanningService Solution CreationMember Lifecycle ManagementMetrics ApplicationInitiative Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Facilitation SkillsStrong Presentation SkillsHigh Tolerance for Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

IT IndustryVendor RelationshipsMember RetentionStrategic PartnershipsBusiness Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage 25–30 member relationships and participate in account planning with Gartner Leadership Client Managers and Account Executives
Help members achieve Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging appropriate Gartner assets
Create service solutions for members and multi-member accounts using subject matter expertise
Assess member needs and develop customized engagement plans aligned with product strategy and deliverables
Define and deliver on-site client briefings supporting key initiatives
Participate in all phases of the member lifecycle: pre-sale, onboarding, relationship management, delivery, review and renewal
Drive member retention and support regional growth through prospect cultivation, account planning and value demonstration with Gartner Sales
Host and/or participate in onsite member activities, workshops, research analyst visits, roundtables and webinars
Build strategic internal partnerships and positively impact change
Provide actionable, outcome-based business and technical advice to members

Requirements

What you’ll need

University graduate; Masters preferred
10+ years’ working experience
5+ years working in a senior Sourcing, Vendor Management, Procurement or IT Finance role, or 5+ years in another SVM or Procurement area such as 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
Critical thinking and problem solving
Excellent relationship management skills, including experience working with C-level executives
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Travel 25% and upwards
Ability to work with minimal administrative support

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus potential
Excellent benefits package
World-class benefits
Highly competitive compensation
Disproportionate rewards for top performers
Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work virtually when productive and get together with colleagues in a vibrant community