Sr Vendor Manager, Books, UK - Fixed term, UK Books Vendor Management, Fixed term contract

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr Vendor Manager for the Books team in London. This fixed-term role until May 2026 involves developing publisher relationships and managing business strategies. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and data analysis while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, project/program management, or buying.
• Ability to use data to influence business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies for vendors.
• Manage strategic relationships with leading publishers.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and product teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Excel

Job description

Sr Vendor Manager, Books, UK - Fixed term, UK Books Vendor Management, Fixed term contract

Join us to apply for the Sr Vendor Manager, Books, UK - Fixed term, UK Books Vendor Management, Fixed term contract role at Amazon.

This is a fixed-term role until the end of May 2026.

Amazon aims to be Earth's most customer-centric company, offering customers low prices, vast selection, and convenience. The Books team seeks an enthusiastic Vendor Manager to develop and grow publisher relationships across print and digital formats.

If you are ready to make an impact, work diligently, and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry, this position offers a creative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can contribute to Amazon's innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategies for vendors, including managing negotiations and peak periods.
• Act as the 'business owner' for vendors, understanding internal and external factors affecting the business and P&L, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitor industry trends, seasonality, and competitor activities.
• Manage strategic relationships with leading publishers to enhance customer experience and business growth.
• Consider all reading/listening formats: physical books, Kindle, Audible.
• Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, and product teams to align efforts and achieve results.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management, communication, and analytical skills, be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Ambition and adaptability to a fast-paced environment are essential.

About The Team

We believe reading is vital for a healthy society. Amazon Books aims to inspire readers by making it easy to read more and derive value from reading. We tackle complex technical and business challenges with ingenuity, simplicity, and innovation, and we seek your help to reinvent reading.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional/military experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL.
• Experience with Excel.
• Experience in account management, project/program management, or buying.
• Ability to use data to influence business decisions.
• Experience fostering cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with business analysis and P&L management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

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