Vendor Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Vendor Manager to enhance the customer experience in Africa. The role involves collaborating with strategic vendor partners, managing business plans, and optimizing product presence. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, with experience in vendor negotiations and inventory management. Join a diverse team committed to operational improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Managed large data sets to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the 'business owner' for subcategories and vendors.
• Managing forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on subcategories and vendors.
• Conducting pricing and ROI analysis to optimize profit margins.

Skills

Analytical

Creative

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Vendor Manager

Amazon is hiring a Vendor Manager (VM) to enhance the customer experience in Africa.

Role Overview: We seek an experienced, enthusiastic, analytical, and creative candidate to collaborate with strategic vendor partners, developing and managing their business. The role involves executing joint business plans to improve value, selection, and convenience across vendor portfolios.

Responsibilities include:

1. Acting as the 'business owner' for subcategories and vendors, understanding internal and external factors affecting the business.
2. Managing forecasting, monitoring, and reporting on subcategories and vendors, and leading supply chain projects and promotions.
3. Negotiating costs, promotions, and business inputs independently.
4. Conducting pricing and ROI analysis to optimize profit margins.
5. Managing Purchase Orders and in-stock analysis.
6. Optimizing online product presence and content.
7. Developing marketing plans to increase awareness and sales.
8. Driving cross-category initiatives for operational improvements.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a Bachelor's degree.
• Has experience in vendor negotiations, pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Has managed large data sets to improve performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years in account management, project management, or buying.
• Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.

Amazon values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including South African citizens and members of designated groups. Applicants must be able to work lawfully in South Africa, submitting necessary identification documents.

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