2026 MBA Leadership Development Program (MLDP) - Sr. Vendor Manager Intern at Amazon.com Servic[...]

Amazon.com Services LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,800 - 78,120; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle is offering a 2026 MBA Leadership Development Program internship for a Sr. Vendor Manager. This 12-week summer program provides a hands-on leadership opportunity in vendor management. Candidates must be enrolled in an MBA program with graduation dates between December 2026 and June 2027. Responsibilities include financial analysis, vendor relationship management, and enhancing the shopping experience. Relocation to Seattle is provided. Full-time conversion into the MLDP program may be possible.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to work 40 hours/week for a minimum of 12 weeks.
• Anticipated graduation between December 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities.
• Drive improvements to enhance the shopping experience.
• Build vendor relationships for selection and onboarding.
• Understand industry trends and competitor developments.
• Maximize profitability through selection optimization.
• Coordinate across teams while meeting tight deadlines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic business management

Education

Currently enrolled in an MBA program

Job description

2026 MBA Leadership Development Program (MLDP) - Sr. Vendor Manager Intern – Amazon.com Services LLC, Seattle, WA.

DESCRIPTION

The MLDP offers graduate students the chance to launch into a leadership path through a summer internship focused on vendor management. You will gain hands‑on experience in P&L ownership, strategic business management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

MLDP Overview

Imagine yourself at the heart of Amazon’s retail ecosystem, where every decision impacts millions of customers. The internship is the first year of a structured three‑year leadership development journey, starting with a one‑year rotation as Senior Vendor Manager, followed by Senior Product Manager and Senior Supply Chain Manager.

Summer Internship Focus

• Develop and optimize strategic vendor relationships that enhance product selection and customer experience.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses to identify revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Leverage market insights to drive customer‑focused improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop innovative business solutions.
• Analyze complex market trends and translate them into actionable strategies.

Future MLDP Opportunities

• Strategic rotations across Vendor Management, Product Management, and Supply Chain.
• Executive mentorship and leadership development.
• Cross‑functional exposure to Amazon’s retail operations.
• Career planning and rotation support.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets through vendor negotiations.
• Use customer needs knowledge to advocate for and drive improvements that enhance the shopping experience.
• Build vendor/brand relationships and act as the primary point of contact for vendor selection, onboarding, escalations, and negotiations.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry, business trends, and competitor developments.
• Maximize Amazon’s business and financial profitability through selection optimization and expansion opportunities.
• Coordinate across cross‑functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders while meeting tight deadlines.

Program Details

• Duration: 12 consecutive weeks.
• Start date: May–June 2026.
• Location: Seattle, WA (relocation provided and expected upon program start).
• Opportunity for full‑time conversion into the MLDP program.
• Team placement based on business needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to a 12‑week internship.
• Currently enrolled in an MBA program at the time of application with anticipated graduation dates between December 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.