Retail Vendor Manager, Furniture, Furniture
About The Position
Do you like solving complex problems with a high degree of ownership and the ability to delight millions of customers? Amazon is seeking an exceptional Vendor Manager to join our dynamic Furniture team and drive strategic vendor relationships. As a Vendor Manager, you'll be at the intersection of data, strategy, and relationship management, responsible for delivering business growth alongside exceptional customer experiences. This dynamic role requires you to develop and execute strategic plans that expand product selection, drive operational excellence, and improve vendor terms, all while enhancing the overall customer experience. Below are a few highlights: Drive Strategic Impact: Own end-to-end vendor relationships, analyzing performance metrics to unlock growth opportunities and optimize profitability across your portfolio Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Supply Chain, Account Management, Finance, Marketing, and Product teams to execute integrated strategies that deliver exceptional customer experiences Lead with Data: Transform complex datasets into actionable insights that influence vendor negotiations Innovate Relentlessly: Challenge the status quo by identifying process improvements, implementing scalable solutions, and pioneering new approaches to vendor management Solve Complex Problems: Navigate ambiguous situations with minimal guidance, making high-judgment decisions that balance vendor relationships with business objectives
Requirements
- 3+ years of with Excel experience
- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end vendor relationships, analyzing performance metrics to unlock growth opportunities and optimize profitability across your portfolio
- Partner with Supply Chain, Account Management, Finance, Marketing, and Product teams to execute integrated strategies that deliver exceptional customer experiences
- Transform complex datasets into actionable insights that influence vendor negotiations
- Challenge the status quo by identifying process improvements, implementing scalable solutions, and pioneering new approaches to vendor management
- Navigate ambiguous situations with minimal guidance, making high-judgment decisions that balance vendor relationships with business objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
