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Senior Vendor Manager, Amazon Fresh Grocery (Austin; Los Angeles; Nashville; New York; Seattle; Arlington, VA)
Amazon.comNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jun 2023
💰 $185,000/yr($96,900/yr – $185,000/yr)
About the role
Location: Austin, TX/Los Angeles, CA/Nashville, TN/New York, NY/Seattle, WA/Arlington, VA
Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh Grocery as a Senior Vendor Manager. This role will own the P&L for some of the largest categories and vendors in Frozen. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to drive the performance of strategic categories and vendor partners.
The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, lead winning negotiations and provide strong customer service support. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity to solve complex problems. This role requires you to be external facing, representing Amazon to vendors as you optimize category growth and drive negotiations.
You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations, take ownership of goals and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be cross-functional, working with internal and external stakeholders. As a result, a collaborative attitude, great communication skills and a keen sense of initiative are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results.
Key job responsibilities
• Own the P&L for multiple large categories and vendors, hitting top and bottom line targets
• Develop strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products; early and exclusive access to new items; merchandising and promotions and competitive costs.
• Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership
• Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, In-Stock, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior category & vendor results
• Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performance
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Interested in working on an innovative and high-impact business that is changing the way customers think about grocery? Amazon is looking for a customer obsessed, analytical and innovative individual to join Amazon Fresh Grocery as a Senior Vendor Manager. This role will own the P&L for some of the largest categories and vendors in Frozen. You will utilize a wide range of skills and work across major functional areas such as inventory management, marketing, merchandising, pricing, operations, and finance to drive the performance of strategic categories and vendor partners.
The ideal candidate should have extensive buying experience as well as demonstrated ability to operate independently, think strategically, analyze data, conduct business reviews, lead winning negotiations and provide strong customer service support. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is a must along with a strong proficiency in Excel and a natural curiosity to solve complex problems. This role requires you to be external facing, representing Amazon to vendors as you optimize category growth and drive negotiations.
You will be expected to thrive in ambiguous situations, take ownership of goals and work in a fast-paced environment to deliver results. Much of this work will be cross-functional, working with internal and external stakeholders. As a result, a collaborative attitude, great communication skills and a keen sense of initiative are critical to success. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who will take ownership of projects and business problems to drive successful results.
Key job responsibilities
• Own the P&L for multiple large categories and vendors, hitting top and bottom line targets
• Develop strategic relationships with new and existing suppliers to ensure early insight into new trends and products; early and exclusive access to new items; merchandising and promotions and competitive costs.
• Drive winning negotiations and represent Amazon when meeting with vendor senior leadership
• Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing, In-Stock, and Amazon Advertising, to drive superior category & vendor results
• Continuously audit to improve the customer experience and business performance
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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