Head of Strategic Vendor Partnerships

The Fresh Market Inc; Fisher Park (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount up to 40%

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401K contribution and match

Personal time off

Job summary

The Fresh Market Inc in Fisher Park is seeking a Director of Vendor Engagement to lead and define the vendor engagement strategy. This role emphasizes strategic partnerships over transactional functions, focusing on vendor lifecycle management and building scalable processes.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12+ years of experience in merchandising or vendor management, demonstrating a strong ability in negotiation and cross-functional leadership. The position offers a chance to build effective vendor relations and drive impactful business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in merchandising, vendor management, procurement, or retail partnerships.
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, joint business planning, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive vendor engagement strategy aligned with merchandising and enterprise priorities.
• Establish vendor segmentation and differentiated engagement models.
• Lead enterprise-wide joint business planning processes focused on strategic vendors.

Skills

Vendor negotiations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

The Fresh Market Inc in Fisher Park is seeking a Director of Vendor Engagement to lead and define the vendor engagement strategy. This role emphasizes strategic partnerships over transactional functions, focusing on vendor lifecycle management and building scalable processes.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12+ years of experience in merchandising or vendor management, demonstrating a strong ability in negotiation and cross-functional leadership. The position offers a chance to build effective vendor relations and drive impactful business outcomes.