Vendor Manager Buyer Produce & Perishables, Amazon Fresh UK
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
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Amazon is looking for a talented Vendor Manager/ Buyer with a background in buying/vendor management or account development to join our Amazon Fresh business.
Amazon Fresh is looking for an exceptionally motivated and talented Vendor Manager with a strong customer focus to lead a product category within the Produce and Perishables verticals. The Vendor Manager will have responsibility for product selection and vendor management. A Vendor Manager is responsible for developing / executing a highly productive category strategy as well as managing category financials through pricing driving cost improvements and intelligently managing buying/ inventory. They coordinate buying activities with the Inventory Planning team to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and efficient way while obtaining products of the highest possible quality. They also coordinate on-site activities with Marketing and Trade Planning. They are responsible for buying system data input and integrity as well as Key Performance Indicators for operating the business. They work with management to address all aspects of buying market trends assessment pricing and product availability
Key job responsibilities
Act as the business owner for their categories managing a full P&L including; planning forecasting and driving growth to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
Setting the goals and strategic direction for their vendors and initiatives ensuring alignment with broader business goals
Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvement innovation and scale within their categories
Driving negotiations and representing Amazon when meeting with senior leaders
Have a thorough understanding of seasonality and global trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
Collaborating with cross-functional teams that support business needs including marketing merchandising and in-stock to ensure processes are in place for flawless execution while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience in relationship management and negotiation
- Experience in category management
- Experience in commercial management
- Experience in grocery leadership
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 is looking for a talented Vendor Manager/ Buyer with a background in buying/vendor management or account development to join our Amazon Fresh business.
Amazon Fresh is looking for an exceptionally motivated and talented Vendor Manager with a strong customer focus to lead a product category within the Produce and Perishables verticals. The Vendor Manager will have responsibility for product selection and vendor management. A Vendor Manager is responsible for developing / executing a highly productive category strategy as well as managing category financials through pricing driving cost improvements and intelligently managing buying/ inventory. They coordinate buying activities with the Inventory Planning team to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and efficient way while obtaining products of the highest possible quality. They also coordinate on-site activities with Marketing and Trade Planning. They are responsible for buying system data input and integrity as well as Key Performance Indicators for operating the business. They work with management to address all aspects of buying market trends assessment pricing and product availability
Key job responsibilities
Act as the business owner for their categories managing a full P&L including; planning forecasting and driving growth to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
Setting the goals and strategic direction for their vendors and initiatives ensuring alignment with broader business goals
Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvement innovation and scale within their categories
Driving negotiations and representing Amazon when meeting with senior leaders
Have a thorough understanding of seasonality and global trends/events and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
Collaborating with cross-functional teams that support business needs including marketing merchandising and in-stock to ensure processes are in place for flawless execution while meeting tight deadlines.
- Experience in relationship management and negotiation
- Experience in category management
- Experience in commercial management
- Experience in grocery leadership
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Pricing
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
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