Vendor Manager, Amazon Beauty

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager to enhance vendor performance and drive category growth. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, utilizing analytics to inform strategies, and managing P&L responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in retail or business management, with a focus on negotiation and results delivery. This position offers a pathway to senior roles in various management disciplines within a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about improving vendor partnerships and driving profitability, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Excel.
• 5+ years in retail, operations, or business management.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L and negotiate with vendors.
• Define growth strategies at vendor and category levels.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Vendor Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job ID: 2970388 | Amazon.com Services LLC

The Amazon.ca Beauty team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager to support our Vendor Management team and vendor partners. Vendor Managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection, and convenience across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and top-line performance for their category.

The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to drive their business. The Vendor Manager will engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance, to enhance vendor performance.

This role offers the opportunity to execute analytical deep dives that inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition to gaining vendor management experience, the candidate will be involved in driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers work at the innovative forefront of online retail and develop skills in merchandising, marketing, buying, planning, pricing, and analytics.

Vendor Manager roles are part of Amazon's General Management career path, providing a foundation for advancement into senior roles in Marketing, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management, and Inventory Management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage P&L
2. Negotiate with vendors
3. Oversee new product launches
4. Own key functions such as pricing, selection, and profitability
5. Define growth strategies at vendor and category levels

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience with Excel
• 5+ years in retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiation and results delivery
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managing large datasets to drive performance and process improvements
• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, promotion, inventory management, and product development

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive culture. We support applicants with disabilities during the application and onboarding process. For accommodations, please visit this link.

Our compensation varies by geographic location, with a range from $66,000 to $141,100 annually. Compensation may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and other benefits. For more details, visit this page. The position remains open until filled. Applicants should apply via our career site.