What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Vendor Manager, Sports, Fashion and Fitness position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Sports is looking for a self-starter excited to develop vendor relationships, run a P&L, dive deep into their industry, and operate a business in a constantly changing environment.
The Senior Vendor Manager will interface directly with manufacturers and brands to build relationships and business opportunities. Within this role, the individual will set a business strategy, establish and maintain strong vendor relationships, and manage a P&L. In addition, this position is expected to provide leadership across categories - driving systems, process, and customer experience improvements - that will benefit all customers at amazon.com.
The successful Senior Vendor Manager must be able to:
- Define a strategy for the business and break it down into actionable goals
- Understand drivers and opportunities of the category P&L
- Manage relationships with vendors
- Institute best practices and processes which can be replicated across all categories
- Lead change with cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- 5 years working as a buyer in Retail
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.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/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. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $109,000 - $185,000
