Gartner · 13 hours ago
Director Analyst - Procure to Pay & Data Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $176K/yrGartner is a leading company that provides expert analysis and bold ideas to help enterprise leaders succeed. The P2P & Master Data Director Analyst role focuses on guiding clients through the procure to pay lifecycle while ensuring the integrity and governance of procurement data and analytics.
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Responsibilities
Providing expert guidance to Gartner clients on managing the end-to-end procure to pay lifecycle
Advising technical teams and business stakeholders on leveraging procurement data analytics
Managing the full P2P cycle, including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts, invoice processing, and payment execution
Collaborating with Accounts Payable on the execution of the payment process and issue resolution
Configuring and supporting S2P/P2P modules and resolving system issues
Managing Source to Pay Processes including strategic sourcing and supplier procurement
Mapping procurement processes for all functional areas within the procurement function
Analyzing the need for and best practice management of procurement function outsourcing
Understanding Tail Spend Management, Buying Channels, and Contract Management
Serving as the guardian of master data, implementing policies to ensure accuracy and consistency
Identifying data weaknesses and performing cleansing to create a reliable single source of truth
Maintaining and mapping data standards and taxonomies within MDM platforms and ERP systems
Collecting and interpreting procurement data to assess supplier performance and identify cost-saving opportunities
Analyzing trends to diagnose inefficiencies and design new processes that drive operational excellence
Managing Supplier Onboarding, Off-Boarding, Qualification, and Quality Processes
Understanding Procurement Policy and guiding principles to achieve organizational goals through responsible purchasing
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's degree in a Procurement or Supply Chain Management discipline, Business Administration, Data Science, or related field
Experience managing the full P2P cycle, including Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipts P-Cards (GRN), invoice processing, and the support of payment execution
Experience working with Accounts Payable on the successful execution of the payment process and collaborating with Accounts Payable teams for swift issue resolution
Experience configuring and support S2P \ P2P modules (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle). Demonstrated experience and ability to resolve P2P system issues (P1/P2 tickets)
Strong knowledge of Source to Pay Processes including strategic sourcing, selection of suppliers, procurement of goods and services to payment management
High level of experience procurement process mapping for all functional areas within the procurement function
Experience of analysing the need for and best practice management of procurement function outsourcing and shared services
Strong knowledge in relation to Tail Spend Management, Buying Channels & Contract Management
Experience serving as the guardian of master data (vendors, materials, customers), implementing policies and standards to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
Experience Identifying data weaknesses or inconsistencies and perform cleansing and enrichment to create a reliable 'single source of truth'
Maintain and map data standards, taxonomies, and hierarchies within MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica) and ERP systems
Collect and interpret procurement data to track spending patterns, assess supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Analyse trends to diagnose inefficiencies and design new processes (e.g., drop-ship workflows, intercompany STO) that drive operational excellence
Experience managing Supplier Onboarding, Supplier Off-Boarding, Supplier Qualification, Quality Processes
Strong Knowledge of Procurement Policy include guiding principles detailed processes clear roles/responsibilities, achieving organizational goals through responsible purchasing
Must be able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. The analyst must translate complex data and technically complex ideas into verbal and written deliverables and presentations that are easily understood in a business context
Rather than just 'answering the question,' the analyst must be capable to ask probing questions to diagnose the root cause of client or stakeholder needs, leveraging knowledge of the business context to provide relevant solutions
Credibly challenges and reframes stakeholder thinking when necessary, arguing rationally for new positions or process changes based on data evidence
Frames and solves problems efficiently without over-analysis. The analyst must distinguish relevant concepts from noise and select the best models to address challenges
Demonstrates deep understanding of P2P functions and MDM standards. Effectively builds and tests quantitative models, spotting patterns in qualitative and quantitative information to support business decisions
Uses 'informed skepticism' when assessing data, understanding the limits of what a given analysis can show, and using facts to help stakeholders realize when they are solving the wrong problem
Takes an entrepreneurial approach to the role, focusing on outcomes that bring value to the organization. Avoids the trap of 'pursuing perfection' at the cost of delay; works in a goal-directed way against timeframes
Translates strategies and assignments into actionable work plans, prioritizing effectively even with competing demands
Approaches teamwork with constructive intent, openness to feedback, and a curiosity to understand other perspectives (e.g., Finance, IT, Supply Chain)
Actively works to remain at the edge of knowledge in procurement and data analytics trends (e.g., AI-driven purchasing solutions)
Handles stress and pressure with grace, acting with integrity and consistency between words and actions
Proven experience in a P2P, Procurement, or Data Analyst role, with specific exposure to Master Data governance
Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills for articulating complex insights, and the ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers
Preferred
Experience with S2P \ P2P systems (SAP MM, Oracle SCM, PeopleSoft) and MDM platforms (Informatica) is essential
Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI)
Knowledge of AI-driven automation tools for invoice validation is a plus
Benefits
Generous PTO
401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO
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