Director, Third-Party Procurement – Merchandising

Misfits Market

Director of 3P Procurement & Merchandising overseeing procurement functions at Misfits Market. Leading strategy and team development to enhance supply chain efficiency and vendor partnerships.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the strategy, performance, and operating model of the full 3P procurement organization.
Accountable for the financial performance of the 3P business, including forecast accuracy, ISR, shrink, shorts, cost-of-goods, and inventory turns.
Create and execute long-term 3P procurement and merchandising strategies.
Lead and develop a team of managers, senior individual contributors, and associates.
Define and govern the vendor portfolio—including partner selection, negotiation frameworks, contract structures, performance management, and long-term collaboration models.
Drive category strategy across the 3P assortment, balancing market trends, customer needs, profitability, and competitive positioning.
Serve as the senior point of accountability for 3P integration across the company.
Define the analytical frameworks, KPIs, and reporting standards that guide the 3P business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive experience spanning procurement, category management, inventory planning, and/or wholesale merchandising, with at least 3 years leading multi-functional teams.
Demonstrated success owning P&L-relevant KPIs (GMV, margin, forecast accuracy, ISR, shrink, shorts, cost-of-goods).
Established vendor relationships in the food industry; produce, grocery, or perishable supply chain experience strongly preferred.
Ecommerce and digital experience preferred.
Experience leading vendor negotiations, contract structuring, and supplier performance management at scale.
Track record of leading large-scale cross-functional initiatives across Quality, Operations, Product, and Engineering.
Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree (MBA) or supply chain / procurement certifications are a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO
Monthly Stipend to spend on Misfits Market
Multiple health, dental, and vision plan options
Life Insurance
401k plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcategory managementinventory planningwholesale merchandisingP&L managementvendor negotiationscontract structuringsupplier performance managementanalytical frameworksKPI development

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentstrategic thinkingcollaborationnegotiationperformance managementcross-functional leadershipaccountabilitycommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBAsupply chain certificationsprocurement certifications