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mechanics of such analyses).\nAssess geopolitical, tariff, sanctions, trade policy, and regulatory impacts on sourcing decisions.\nTranslate complex market developments into actionable executive guidance.\nProvide guidance on inventory optimization, supply continuity, working capital tradeoffs, and VMI.\nLead supplier risk, dependency, qualification, onboarding, development, and performance strategies.\nAdvise on procurement technology, analytics, AI, and transformation initiatives.\nExperience in global organizations with hybrid, regional and global procurement operating models.\nAreas of Expertise\nShould Cost Analysis & Cost Modeling\nInventory Management & Supply Continuity\nGeopolitical Risk & Trade Policy\nRegulatory Impact Analysis\nCommodity Markets & Commodity Risk Management\nSupplier Relationship & Lifecycle Management\nSupplier Quality\nSupplier Innovation\nIndustry & Commodity Trend Forecasting\nSupplier Ecosystem Management\nProcurement Technology & AI\nSupply Chain 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(NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.\nOur 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.\nSince our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 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.\nWhat makes Gartner a great place to work?\nOur 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.\nWe hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.\nOur teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.\nWe 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.\nGartner is the world authority on AI\nAt Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.\nIt’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills, and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.\nWhat do we offer?\nGartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.\nIn 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.\nReady to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.\nGartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000 USD - 202,500 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.The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.\nGartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. 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