Senior Vendor Manager - Amazon.com.ca, ULC - Toronto, ON

CNSC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Canada is seeking a Senior Vendor Manager for its Hardlines category team. This role involves managing the P&L while working strategically with key vendors to drive growth. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, negotiation experience, and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management, project/program management, or buying experience.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions and manage P&L.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and set strategic direction for Hardlines business.
• Analyze data to identify key brands and build long-term vendor relationships.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Analytical Acumen

Negotiation

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Amazon is looking for an experienced business leader to join the Hardlines category team on Amazon Canada. As Senior Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for managing the P&L and setting the strategic direction for a large and diverse Hardlines business. You will work with highly strategic vendors to drive their business towards the next phase of growth.

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You will analyze data to identify key brands to target, build long-term relationships with key vendors, resolve operational, logistical, or business issues, and lead negotiations on Amazon’s behalf. This role demands strong leadership presence, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment.

About the role: Senior Vendor Manager

As Senior Vendor Manager, you will manage the P&L for a significant Hardlines segment, thinking strategically and executing tactically to expand and grow the online business. You will integrate analysis and merchandising instincts into a cohesive category strategy, staying on top of industry and competitive trends to drive selection, sales, and margin growth while enhancing customer experience.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with inventory management, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and software development teams to deliver innovation and a better customer experience. You will manage multiple priorities, projects, and partner relationships simultaneously, leveraging strong analytical acumen, negotiation experience, and project management skills.

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Benefits and Salary

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Salary for this role is determined based on experience and qualifications and is competitive within the industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Job ID: 3005297

Requirements / Skills

• 5+ years of account management, project/program management, or buying experience
• Experience using data to influence business decisions and manage P&L
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Strong analytical acumen; comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions
• Proven track record of successful negotiations and driving top- and bottom-line results
• Project management and organizational skills to manage various vendors and strategic programs
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL; prior experience in retail buying, merchandising, or planning

How to Apply

If you meet these qualifications and are excited to drive strategic vendor relationships and P&L management for Amazon Canada’s Hardlines category, please click the button below to apply.

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