Senior Vendor Manager, Amazon Canada

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Vendor Manager, where you will lead strategic initiatives within the Hardlines category. This role involves managing P&L, forging strong vendor relationships, and leveraging data to drive business growth. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience. If you're passionate about retail and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in an innovative company. Bring your expertise and join us in creating a world-class shopping experience!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management or project management experience.
• Strong analytical acumen and ability to draw metric-based conclusions.
• Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and set strategic direction for the Hardlines category.
• Build long-term relationships with key vendors and resolve issues.
• Analyze data to identify key brands and drive business growth.

Skills

Account Management

Project Management

Business Analysis

P&L Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

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Description

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.

Description

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:

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

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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
  
  

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2965312

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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