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Director Analyst - Procure to Pay & Data Analytics

Gartner
148,000 USD - 175,500 USD
401(k)
United States, Texas
Feb 13, 2026
Director, Analyst (East Coast Remote) About the role: Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-haveinsights, marketpredictionsand 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, aDirectorplays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocativeinsightswhich Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward keyobjectives. 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 supportvisitsand Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offerappropriate recommendations. Whatyou willdo: Create innovative, thought provoking, and highly leveraged "must-haveinsights" content Develop newinsightsand 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 toidentifythe root cause of a client's barriers or overall needs and reframe thinking to drive strategy forward Demonstrate thought leadership inestablishingInsightspositions across a team of analysts Bring provocative, independent insightstoGartner 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 SupportBTIand Sales: Provide sales support serving as voice of the market to helpInsightsteams create content and to drive engagement with clients to make progress against their critical priorities to grow their business Provide high quality andtimelycontent peer review Build credibility as an industry expert torepresentGartnerinsights,methodologyand strategy Activelyparticipatein innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in theInsightscommunity Identifyresearch process improvements or develop new processes that help the team andBTIprovideexcellent service delivery Bea mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members Be client-centric while activelyseekingto help clients engage regularly and often with Gartnerinsightsand 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; canimmediately establishcredibility with executives andadditionalstakeholders Strong organizationalskills;ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables Demonstrate excellence in research and writing ability Strong written and verbalproficiency, 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 communicationskills -able to explain complex concepts concisely and simply Subject matterexpertise;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 torepresentGartner's researchmethodologyand strategies effectively at all levels Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% (where applicable) #LI-Remote #LI-Recruiter Code #LI-NA1 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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