Senior Vendor Manager, Amazon Canada

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Vendor Manager to lead the Hardlines category. This role involves managing P&L, building strategic vendor relationships, and driving growth through data analysis and effective negotiation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in account management, project management, and business analysis, along with exceptional organizational skills. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the customer experience and business success. If you are ready to take on a challenging role in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Equity options

Sign-on payments

Financial benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management or project management experience.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and set strategic direction for the Hardlines category.
• Build long-term relationships with key vendors and drive growth.

Skills

Account Management

Project Management

Business Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Cross-Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Job ID: 2965312 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is looking for an experienced business leader to join the Hardlines category team on Amazon Canada. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for managing the P&L and setting the strategic direction for a large and diverse business within the Hardlines category. They will work with highly strategic vendors to drive their business towards the next phase of growth. They will analyze data to identify key brands to target, build long-term relationships with key vendors, resolve any operational, logistical or business issues, and lead negotiations on Amazon’s behalf. The candidate should have experience building strong relationships, driving significant top and bottom line results, and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment. They must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all executive levels of vendor organizations.

The Senior Vendor Manager must possess a strong analytical acumen and be comfortable drawing metric-based conclusions by managing an extensive amount of data. This person needs to have a deep curiosity about how things work, and a passion for creating a world-class shopping experience for our customers. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth, while also improving our customer experience and education.

The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and must demonstrate the ability to succeed at managing and driving a full P&L, including planning and forecasting and driving an online business. They also have strong project management and exceptional organization skills to manage various vendors and strategic programs within the category. The Senior Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.ca partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as inventory management, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and software development to deliver innovation and a better customer experience.

Key job responsibilities

To ensure the Senior Vendor Manager is successful, they must be able to:

1. Think strategically and execute tactically
2. Rapidly expand and grow an online business
3. Integrate analysis and merchandising instinct into a cohesive category strategy
4. Manage multiple priorities, projects and partner relationships at the same time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
- Prior experience in retail buying, merchandising, or planning

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.