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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Vendor Manager to develop and own the strategy for product categories. You'll establish vendor partnerships and manage category profitability. This role requires strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a seasoned business leader with a broad skill set that demonstrates analytical horsepower and the ability to lead and motivate a team. You possess excellent business judgment and strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Your deep curiosity drives you to uncover how things work, and you have a passion for creating a world-class shopping experience for customers.
You have experience working with vendors of all sizes and possess the leadership presence and communication skills necessary to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to ensuring that customers find everything they are looking for online at great prices and convenience.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and owning the strategy for categories at Amazon. You will establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, manage category profitability, and identify means to improve the customer experience. Your responsibilities will include analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
You will work closely with vendors to ensure that their products meet Amazon's quality standards and customer expectations. Additionally, you will monitor category performance and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability. Your ability to analyze data and make informed decisions will be crucial in this role.
What we offer
At Amazon, you will immerse yourself in an environment that is continuously inventing new efficiencies and offering great opportunities for both customers and yourself. You will be part of a company that reinvents itself every day, providing you with the chance to grow and develop your career in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.
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