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

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Vendor Manager to enhance publisher relationships across print and digital formats. This role offers a creative and fast-paced environment where you will drive innovation and improve customer experiences. You will be responsible for developing business strategies, managing negotiations, and collaborating with various teams to achieve results. If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a passion for reading, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reinventing reading for a healthier society.

Qualifications

• Exceptional project management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in account management and using data for business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement business strategies for vendors.
• Manage relationships with leading publishers to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Cross-team Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Excel

Job description

Job Description

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

Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers what they want—low prices, vast selection, and convenience—Amazon continues to evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

The Books team is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Vendor Manager to develop and grow our publisher relationships across print and digital formats.

If you are ready to change the world, work hard, and engage in a rapidly changing industry, this position is right for you. We offer a creative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment where you’ll contribute to Amazon's innovation.

Key job responsibilities

1. Create and implement the overall business strategy for vendors, including managing negotiations and peak periods.
2. Act as the ‘business owner’ for vendors' business, understanding internal and external variables impacting the business and P&L, including forecasting, monitoring, and reporting.
3. Understand industry trends, seasonality, and monitor competitors and industry developments.
4. Manage strategic programs and relationships with leading publishers to enhance customer experience and growth.
5. Think backwards from the customer, considering all reading/listening formats: physical books, Kindle, Audible.
6. Collaborate closely with marketing, supply chain, and product management teams within Books and Amazon to align efforts and deliver results.

The successful candidate will have exceptional project management, communication, and analytical skills, with innovative ideas to create great customer experiences. They should be detail-oriented, organized, capable of handling multiple projects under tight deadlines, and able to work across teams and with publishers. Ambition and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

About the team

We believe reading is essential for a healthy society. Amazon Books' mission is to inspire readers by making it easy to read more and get more out of reading. We work daily to solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity, simplicity, and innovation. Join us in our mission to reinvent reading.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.