Vendor Manager: Own Categories, P&L & Partnerships

Amazon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dogs at Work

Commuter benefits

Subsidised health insurance

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Amazon Australia is launching a new category management function in Sydney and seeks a commercially driven Vendor Manager to shape our category offer from day one. You will own end-to-end vendor relationships across one or more categories—from sourcing and range selection through to commercial negotiations and ongoing performance management.

You will partner with Vendor, Instock, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to build a supplier base that delivers quality, availability, and value for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years professional or military experience.
• 3+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience.
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end vendor relationships across one or more categories, including sourcing, range selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and ongoing performance management
• Build and manage a high-quality supplier base, identifying and onboarding vendors that meet Amazon's standards for quality, reliability, and commercial viability
• Negotiate trading terms, pricing, promotional programmes, and supply agreements that deliver strong customer value and meet Amazon's financial targets
• Partner with Vendor, Instock, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to resolve supply constraints, improve product availability, and deliver cross-functional outcomes that benefit customers
• Analyse category and vendor performance data to identify opportunities, address underperformance, and continuously improve the commercial and operational health of your categories
• Represent Amazon externally as a credible and trusted commercial partner, building long-term supplier relationships that support the growth of the business

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Analytics

Growth mindset

AI adoption

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Australia is launching a new category management function in Sydney and seeks a commercially driven Vendor Manager to shape our category offer from day one. You will own end-to-end vendor relationships across one or more categories—from sourcing and range selection through to commercial negotiations and ongoing performance management.

You will partner with Vendor, Instock, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to build a supplier base that delivers quality, availability, and value for