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Amazons Retail team is looking for a Vendor Manager: this is a pivotal role where our mission is to change the weekly shopping habits of Australians. If youre inspired by a new challenge and making your mark on a rapidly growing business this position may be for you.
As a Vendor Manager you will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon; possess strong negotiation and analytical skills together with proven commercial knowledge and experience. The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must together with excellent project management skills and laser sharp attention to detail. The Vendor Manager must also be an effective communicator working with some of Amazon Australias most important partners and vendors as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.
To excel in this role you will leverage:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to earn trust and influence as well as to hold stakeholders often more senior than you accountable for high standards
Learning-based problem-solving: breaking down issues into work streams working backwards from key deadlines
Advanced project management skills with a strong sense of accountability for outcomes
Enjoyment of analytical tasks working to create different scenarios based on alternative solutions
Comfort managing a wide variety of projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environment
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and operate with limited guidance
Strong commercial and people judgment
Analytical ability to think both strategically and tactically.
Learn More about Amazon Australia
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Our team operates out of our fabulous CBD office (conveniently located near many transportation options).
Amazon offers employees a competitive remuneration package including participation in the company stock plan as applicable. We also look after our people with benefits such as subsidized private health insurance superannuation and paid parental leave options amongst others.
- 3 years of with Excel experience
- 5 years of retail operations product or program management or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- Bachelors degree or 3 years of professional or military experience
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
- 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
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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.
As a Vendor Manager you will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon; possess strong negotiation and analytical skills together with proven commercial knowledge and experience. The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must together with excellent project management skills and laser sharp attention to detail. The Vendor Manager must also be an effective communicator working with some of Amazon Australias most important partners and vendors as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment.
To excel in this role you will leverage:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to earn trust and influence as well as to hold stakeholders often more senior than you accountable for high standards
Learning-based problem-solving: breaking down issues into work streams working backwards from key deadlines
Advanced project management skills with a strong sense of accountability for outcomes
Enjoyment of analytical tasks working to create different scenarios based on alternative solutions
Comfort managing a wide variety of projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environment
Willingness to roll up your sleeves and operate with limited guidance
Strong commercial and people judgment
Analytical ability to think both strategically and tactically.
Learn More about Amazon Australia
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Our team operates out of our fabulous CBD office (conveniently located near many transportation options).
Amazon offers employees a competitive remuneration package including participation in the company stock plan as applicable. We also look after our people with benefits such as subsidized private health insurance superannuation and paid parental leave options amongst others.
- 3 years of with Excel experience
- 5 years of retail operations product or program management or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- Bachelors degree or 3 years of professional or military experience
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
- 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
Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement:
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
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