Senior Vendor Manager, Tools, Amazon Canada

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

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Senior Vendor Manager for the Hardlines category team. The role focuses on managing P&L, fostering vendor relationships, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance business performance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, a proven track record of negotiations, and the capability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience.
• Experience using data to influence business decisions.
• Ability to drive internal cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and set strategic direction for the Hardlines team.
• Analyze data to identify key brands and drive vendor relationships.
• Lead negotiations and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Account Management

Project Management

Business Analysis

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SQL

Job description

Job ID: 2999994 | 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 team. 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.

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
- 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.

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

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