Vendor Manager, Amazon Canada

Amazon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for an experienced Vendor Manager to lead the Hardlines category in Canada. This role involves overseeing P&L, building vendor relationships, and driving growth through strategic analysis and negotiations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. You will collaborate with various internal teams to enhance customer satisfaction and improve business performance. If you're passionate about creating exceptional shopping experiences and have a proven track record in business management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Excel for data analysis.
• 5+ years in retail or business management with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L and define strategic direction for the Hardlines category.
• Manage vendor relationships and drive growth through analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of professional or military experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced business leader to join the Hardlines category team on Amazon Canada. The Vendor Manager will oversee the P&L and define the strategic direction for a large, diverse business within the Hardlines category. Key responsibilities include working with strategic vendors to foster growth, analyzing data to identify key brands, building long-term vendor relationships, resolving operational issues, and leading negotiations on Amazon’s behalf.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in building strong relationships, achieving significant top and bottom-line results, and managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. They should possess leadership presence and excellent communication skills to engage with vendor organizations at all levels.

Strong analytical skills are essential, with the ability to interpret extensive data and draw metric-based conclusions. The candidate should be passionate about creating a superior shopping experience, stay informed about industry trends, and be capable of executing both tactical and strategic initiatives to enhance selection, sales, and margins while improving customer satisfaction.

Qualifications include strong business judgment, successful negotiation experience, and the ability to manage and drive a full P&L, including planning and forecasting. Project management and organizational skills are crucial for managing vendors and strategic programs. The Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator, collaborating with internal teams such as inventory management, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and software development to deliver innovative solutions and better customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Think strategically and execute tactically
• Rapidly expand and grow the online business
• Integrate analysis and merchandising insights into category strategies
• Manage multiple priorities, projects, and partner relationships simultaneously

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing large data sets to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, promotion, inventory management, and product development

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