Sr. Vendor Manager
Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical leader to join the US Home Team. The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category within Home, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience.

This includes:

• Identifying potential brand and product business opportunities
• Building direct relationships with key suppliers
• Negotiating contracts, terms & conditions
• Managing vendor setup and new item setup processes
• Working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection
• Developing collaborative marketing and promotions
• Driving sales and margin improvements

The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as central buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.

The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver.
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