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 Amazons behalf. The candidate should have experience building strong relationships driving significant top and bottom line results and be comfortable managing multiple responsibilities within a fastpaced 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 metricbased 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 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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5 years of account management project or program management or buying experience
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal crossteam collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Bachelors degree
Experience driving direction and alignment with crossfunctional teams
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Experience negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
Prior experience in retail buying merchandising or planning
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.