Director, Supplier Relations

Description

Position at Compas

Build the partnerships that power innovation in healthcare marketing.

At Compas, our success is built on strong relationships, bold thinking, and a commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We''re looking for a Director, Supplier Partner Relations to join our Supplier Partner Team (SPT) and play a critical role in shaping strategic partnerships across the media and advertising ecosystem.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, business development, and innovation. You''ll serve as a trusted partner to leading suppliers, internal teams, and clients, helping to create meaningful opportunities, drive business growth, and strengthen one of the industry''s most dynamic partner networks.

What You''ll Do

As Director, Supplier Partner Relations, you will:

• Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with key supplier partners across the media landscape.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding supplier goals, business challenges, growth opportunities, and emerging capabilities.
• Identify innovative solutions and partnership opportunities that create value for clients, suppliers, and Compas.
• Lead quarterly business reviews, partnership planning, and performance discussions that demonstrate measurable value and business impact.
• Collaborate closely with Engagement Strategy, Media Investment, Business Development, and agency leadership teams to ensure seamless partnership execution.
• Act as the voice of both the supplier and the agency, resolving challenges, fostering alignment, and driving mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, new technologies, publisher innovations, and emerging media opportunities to bring fresh thinking to the organization.
• Represent Compas at industry events, partner meetings, and thought leadership opportunities.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Naturally builds trust and long-term relationships.
• Combines strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
• Excels at negotiation, influence, and problem solving.
• Brings a consultative approach to partnership management.
• Is energized by creating win-win solutions and uncovering new growth opportunities.
• Can confidently communicate with executives, suppliers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor''s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience in media, advertising, supplier partnerships, sales, account management, business development, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the media, publisher, and advertising ecosystem.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships and executive-level relationships.
• Demonstrated success identifying growth opportunities and delivering measurable business impact.

Preferred Skills

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and levels of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Willingness to travel for partner meetings, client engagements, and industry events.

Why Join Compas?

At Compas, you''ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare marketing while helping shape partnerships that directly impact our clients'' success. We foster a culture centered on collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and continuous learning, where your ideas are valued and your contributions make a difference.

If you''re passionate about building meaningful partnerships, driving innovation, and creating strategic value across the healthcare media ecosystem, we''d love to hear from you.

Join us and help transform supplier relationships into lasting business impact.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $70,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.