Vendor Manager

Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company is seeking a Vendor Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. The successful candidate will define business strategy, manage vendor relationships, and improve performance using strong analytical skills. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to lead projects that enhance customer experience and drive category growth. A strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with in the consumables category.
• 7+ years experience as a Vendor Manager or similar role in e-commerce or retail.
• 2+ years experience with analytical skills in Pricing, Profit & Loss.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy for the business and translate into actionable goals.
• Manage relationships with vendors and all category P&L.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement best practices and processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Vendor Management

Strategic Planning

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our team. You will work directly with strategic vendor partners to develop and manage their business, acting as a liaison and executing joint business plans that improve value, selection and convenience across their business portfolio.

The Vendor Manager will interface directly with manufacturers and brands to build relationships and business opportunities. Within this role, the individual will establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, and manage a P&L. In addition, this position is expected to provide leadership across categories - driving systems, process, and customer experience improvements - that will benefit all customers at amazon.com.

Key job responsibilities

The successful Vendor Manager must be able to:

• Define a strategy for the business and break it down into actionable goals
• Understand drivers and opportunities of the category P&L
• Manage relationships with vendors
• Institute best practices and processes which can be replicated across all categories
• Lead change with cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ years experience working with in the consumables category
• 7+ years experience working as a Vendor Manager or similar role in e-commerce or retail
• + 2 years analytical Skills in Pricing , Profit & Loss

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

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.