Role at a glance
- Salary
- $66.3K – $103.4K/yr
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States New York, New York, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
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Role Summary
Amazon is seeking a Vendor Manager to manage vendor relationships and set the strategic direction for the vendor business. The role focuses on negotiations, cross-functional initiatives, growth, customer acquisition, and merchandising and marketing opportunities.
What You'll Do
- Drive strategic negotiations with large vendors and represent Amazon when meeting with senior leaders
- Develop long-term strategies and significantly influence cross-category plans
- Work cross-functionally with Amazon and strategic vendor teams to implement scalable, simple, and automated solutions
- Create opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building
- Audit metrics, prioritize business opportunities, identify risks, and make recommendations
- Identify industry trends and develop marketing and merchandising initiatives to support growth
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Required
- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML
Preferred
- Experience in process improvement
- Experience managing large amounts of data
- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
Original job description
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Original job description
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The ideal candidate possesses experience in buying, marketing, and/or finance, with a track record of successful relationship management, strong analytical acumen, and experience generating and managing reporting and analysis. Great communication skills and understanding of Excel will be essential to your success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to a successful result.
Key job responsibilities
Our environment is fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, partners, and management. On a day to day basis, you will:
Drive strategic negotiations with large vendors and represent Amazon when meeting with senior leaders
Develop long-term strategies and significantly influences cross-category plans
Work cross functionally, both within Amazon and the strategic vendor, and implement scalable, simple and automated solutions to address customer pain points
Create opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building
Audit metrics regularly, determine and prioritize business opportunities, identify risks and make recommendations to pursue
Identify industry trends and develop innovative marketing and merchandising initiatives to support growth
Basic Qualifications
- 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience- Bachelor's degree
- Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in process improvement- Experience managing large amounts of data
- Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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About the company
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Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos. Initially starting as an online bookstore, it has since expanded its offerings to include a vast range of products and services, including electronics, fashion, and digital content. With Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company also provides powerful cloud solutions to businesses around the world. Known for its innovation, customer-centric approach, and commitment to operational efficiency, Amazon continues to shape the future of retail and technology, consistently seeking new ways to enhance customer experiences.