Sr Vendor Manager, Health & Personal Care

Amazon; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager in Dubai to drive category growth and manage vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management and project management, with a focus on maximizing profitability and understanding customer needs. This role requires excellent analytical and communication skills, along with an MBA degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management, project or program management, or buying.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Experience fostering internal cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the 'business owner' for assigned categories.
• Maximize profitability and expand product selection.
• Conduct financial analysis to meet revenue goals.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Negotiation

Education

MBA degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of driving category growth and be an effective leader and communicator when working with Amazon UAE's key partners and vendors, as well as internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The candidate should be a self-starter with a passion for retail, high flexibility, and strong commitment.

A successful SVM will be able to:

1. Act as the 'business owner' for assigned categories: possess a comprehensive understanding of internal and external factors impacting the business, including forecasting, monitoring, reporting, and driving projects and promotions to meet business objectives.
2. Understand industry trends: stay informed about seasonality, business trends, and industry developments, including competitor analysis.
3. Maximize profitability and expansion: identify opportunities to grow Amazon's business and expand product selection.
4. Understand customer needs: leverage knowledge of customer preferences to advocate for site features that enhance the shopping experience.
5. Manage vendor relationships: oversee supplier contracts, day-to-day relations, and negotiate marketing funds.
6. Develop business and project plans: for new opportunities, including merchandising and pricing strategies.
7. Coordinate cross-functional teams: communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders under tight deadlines.
8. Conduct financial analysis: evaluate business opportunities to meet or exceed revenue and profitability goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience with Excel
• 5+ years in account management, project or program management, or buying
• Experience using data to influence business decisions
• Experience fostering internal cross-team collaboration
• Business analysis and P&L management experience
• MBA degree
• Experience negotiating with stakeholders
• Experience presenting to senior leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience aligning cross-functional teams

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