Vendor Manager, Books, UK - Fixed term, UK Books Vendor Management, Fixed term contract
Vendor Manager, Books, UK - Fixed term, UK Books Vendor Management, Fixed term contract
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08-07-2025
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Job Description
This role is for a fixed-term duration until end of May 2026.
Amazon strives to be Earths most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers what they want - low prices vast selection and convenience - Amazon continues to evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.
The Books team is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Vendor Manager to develop and grow our publisher relationships on both print and digital formats.
If you are ready to change the world work hard and engage in a rapidly changing industry this position is right for you. We offer a creative fast paced entrepreneurial work environment where youll be contributing to Amazons innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Create and implement the overall business strategy for their vendors business including managing vendor negotiations and peak periods.
Act as the business owner for their vendors business possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business and P&L this entails owning forecasting monitoring and reporting on the business
Have a thorough understanding of the industry seasonality and business trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
Manage strategic programs and relationships with leading publishers to create a great customer experience and help the books business and publishers grow
Think backwards from the customer means thinking across reading/listening formats: physical books kindle Audible
Work closely with the marketing supply chain and product management teams within Books and Amazon to align all efforts and deliver results
The successful candidates will have exceptional project management communication and analytic skills and big ideas on how to create great customer experiences. They will be detail-oriented organized and capable of handling multiple projects at once working to tight deadlines dealing with multiple teams and corresponding with publishers. The right candidate will be ambitious and keen to move into a fast-paced environment.
About the team
We believe reading is essential for a healthy society; Amazon Books mission is to inspire readers by making it easy to read more and get more out of reading. We work every day on behalf of customers and readers to solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity simplicity and the spirit of innovation that is part of our DNAand we want you to help in our continuing mission to reinvent reading.
Bachelors degree or experience in a professional field or military
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Experience with Excel
Experience in account management project/program management or buying
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree or experience in a professional field or military
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Experience with Excel
Experience in account management project/program management or buying
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon strives to be Earths most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers what they want - low prices vast selection and convenience - Amazon continues to evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.
The Books team is looking for an enthusiastic and organized Vendor Manager to develop and grow our publisher relationships on both print and digital formats.
If you are ready to change the world work hard and engage in a rapidly changing industry this position is right for you. We offer a creative fast paced entrepreneurial work environment where youll be contributing to Amazons innovation.
Key job responsibilities
Create and implement the overall business strategy for their vendors business including managing vendor negotiations and peak periods.
Act as the business owner for their vendors business possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business and P&L this entails owning forecasting monitoring and reporting on the business
Have a thorough understanding of the industry seasonality and business trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
Manage strategic programs and relationships with leading publishers to create a great customer experience and help the books business and publishers grow
Think backwards from the customer means thinking across reading/listening formats: physical books kindle Audible
Work closely with the marketing supply chain and product management teams within Books and Amazon to align all efforts and deliver results
The successful candidates will have exceptional project management communication and analytic skills and big ideas on how to create great customer experiences. They will be detail-oriented organized and capable of handling multiple projects at once working to tight deadlines dealing with multiple teams and corresponding with publishers. The right candidate will be ambitious and keen to move into a fast-paced environment.
About the team
We believe reading is essential for a healthy society; Amazon Books mission is to inspire readers by making it easy to read more and get more out of reading. We work every day on behalf of customers and readers to solve complex technical and business problems with ingenuity simplicity and the spirit of innovation that is part of our DNAand we want you to help in our continuing mission to reinvent reading.
Bachelors degree or experience in a professional field or military
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Experience with Excel
Experience in account management project/program management or buying
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Bachelors degree
Bachelors degree or experience in a professional field or military
Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
Experience with Excel
Experience in account management project/program management or buying
Experience using data to influence business decisions
Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover invent simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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