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Sr. Vendor Manager Global Retail, Amazon Expansion (Level 6), Global Procurement Program (GPP)

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Job Location drjobs

Seattle - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 109000 - 185000

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

The International Expansions team is responsible for helping to launch new Amazon marketplaces around the world. We are seeking a Sr. Vendor Manager to help work with our top vendors around the world to drive our direct import business for emerging countries. You will have responsibility for end-to-end business ownership of the import supply chain processes from manufacturer to the availability in our Fulfillment Centers and for developing and implementing inventory management strategies to optimize customer experience.


The position requires an individual who can work autonomously in a fast paced demanding and often ambiguous environment. Additionally since this position involves working with multiple stakeholders around the world in a fast growing opportunity we need someone with strong stakeholder management capabilities and ownership with great bias for action in getting things done themselves. In this role you will be a true entrepreneur and manage all aspects of your business on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:
- Educate Vendors on new country opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders of partnered vendors to grow and optimize the joint import business.
- Develop and improve vendor relations and import sourcing for cost savings and new selection.
- Work with key stakeholders around the world to maintain alignment.
- Drive integration between new vendors and Amazon supply chain product compliance and merchandising processes.
- Contribute to the development of best practices and contract standards
- Monitor analyze and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share out of stock rate vendor operational metrics marketing investments
- Work with vendors and Amazon operations to ensure a reliable operational a cost effective flow of goods from ordering to receive.
- Work with internal teams to understand the systems and variables that affect purchasing and vendor management decisions
- Lead projects and regular business improvement initiatives



- 5 years of account management project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelors degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- 5 years of retail operations product or program management or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- Ability to work at flexible time zones to manage stakeholder relationships globally
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and bring structure to complex customer problems.

- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- 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 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.

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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.


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