Job Description:
Job Title: Director, Vendor Strategy
The Role
The Director, Vendor Strategy is a newly created, high‑impact role reporting to the Vice President, Vendor Strategy. This position plays a central role in shaping and driving the transformation agenda for the Vendor Management organization, which includes Procurement and Third Party Risk Management. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and broad visibility across the firm.
You will operate as a strategic thought partner, combining rigorous problem‑solving, structured planning, and executive‑level storytelling to translate strategy into action. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, operations, and leadership communication, this role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong ownership, and the ability to move seamlessly between high‑level strategic framing and hands‑on execution.
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals with backgrounds in strategy consulting or strategy and planning roles who are motivated to own outcomes, influence senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful enterprise‑level change.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
7–10 years of experience in strategy, business management, operations planning, or related roles, or 5+ years of experience in top‑tier management consulting
Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems, generate insights, and translate them into clear recommendations and actions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including a track record of developing executive‑level presentations and narratives
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently lead initiatives end‑to‑end with limited direction
Analytical and data‑driven approach, with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative inputs into clear conclusions
Highly organized with strong planning and execution discipline, balanced with flexibility in a fast‑moving environment
Experience with procurement, vendor decision‑making, or third‑party risk management is a plus, but not required
Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position
The Team
You will be part of the Vendor Strategy leadership organization, partnering closely with the Vice President, Vendor Strategy and collaborating across Vendor Management, including Procurement and Third Party Risk Management. The team works cross‑functionally with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the firm to drive transformation, establish governance and operating routines, and advance strategic and operational priorities that strengthen vendor outcomes enterprise‑wide.
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Business StrategyMost roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles. Some roles may have unique onsite requirements. Please consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Hybrid work schedule
Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.