Gartner · 9 hours ago
Director Analyst - Procure to Pay & Data Analytics
Gartner, Inc. is a leading global research and advisory company. The P2P & Master Data Director Analyst is responsible for providing expert guidance on managing the procure to pay lifecycle and ensuring the integrity of master 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 both technical teams and business stakeholders on the successful leveraging of procurement data analytics to optimize purchasing decisions, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a 'single source of truth' for vendor and material master data
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
Collaborating with Accounts Payable on the successful execution of the payment process and collaborating with Accounts Payable teams for swift issue resolution
Configuring and supporting S2P P2P modules (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle) and resolving P2P system issues (P1/P2 tickets)
Analyzing the need for and best practice management of procurement function outsourcing and shared services
Collecting and interpreting procurement data to track spending patterns, assess supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Analyzing trends to diagnose inefficiencies and design new processes that drive operational excellence
Managing Supplier Onboarding, Supplier Off-Boarding, Supplier Qualification, Quality Processes
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
Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills for articulating complex insights, and the ability to negotiate favourable terms with suppliers
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)
Proven experience in a P2P, Procurement, or Data Analyst role, with specific exposure to Master Data governance
Preferred
Knowledge of AI-driven automation tools for invoice validation is a plus
Benefits
Generous PTO
A 401k match up to $7,200 per year
The opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
Market leading benefit programs
Company
Gartner
Gartner provides fact-based consulting services, helping clients use and manage IT to enhance business performance.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800M2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $800M
1993-10-15IPO
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