Senior Vendor Manager, Canada Hardlines

Job summary

The Senior Vendor Manager is responsible for managing a full P&L, setting strategic direction, and driving growth for the Hardlines category. They will lead cross-functional collaboration and build strategic relationships with top vendors to improve customer selection and experience.

Job details

Amazon Canada is a fast-growing business where our business model is evolving with technology and industry trends. We need nimble leaders who move fast, are capable of breaking down and solving complex problems, and have a strong will to get things done in an environment that resembles a start-up. Amazon is seeking to hire and develop leaders that can grow into general managers that can independently run large business segments spanning multiple functional areas. Incoming hires are given ownership of large, important areas of opportunity; the autonomy to make decisions; and the ability to drive significant impact to the customer experience. The successful candidate should have experience driving projects from concept to execution. They will work closely with program managers and partner teams to develop and implement projects impacting the category across a range of subjects, from Customer and Delivery Experience to pricing to selection. They should also have experience building strong relationships, driving significant top and bottom line results, and managing multiple responsibilities within a fast-paced environment. They will work with strategic vendors/brands for the Hardlines categories and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of the organization. The candidate must also possess strong analytical skills and be comfortable drawing metrics-based conclusions by leveraging and interpreting data while working with cross-functional teams across strategic, marketing, and operational business issues. The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. They should be able to define and drive long-term objectives and strategy for the business. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are musts. Key job responsibilities A Senior Vendor Manager is responsible for: - Managing a full P&L, including planning, forecasting and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. - Setting goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision. - Driving strategic negotiations with external vendors. - Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvement, innovation, and scale within the category and across the retail business as a whole. - Leading cross functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs, including retail systems, site merchandising and in-stock. - Identifying industry trends that are relevant to customer selection and experience. - Collaborating on Marketing and Merchandising initiatives. - Innovating and implementing new customer and vendor programs. - Representing Amazon when meeting with senior executive teams from top vendors and build long term strategic relationships. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience - Bachelor's degree - Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL - Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience with business analysis and P&L management Preferred Qualifications: - Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams - Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices. - Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 [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. The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status. CAN, ON, Toronto - 82,400.00 - 137,600.00 CAD annually

What you’ll do

The Senior Vendor Manager is responsible for managing a full P&L, setting strategic direction, and driving growth for the Hardlines category. They will lead cross-functional collaboration and build strategic relationships with top vendors to improve customer selection and experience.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in account, project, or program management, along with a bachelor's degree. Proficiency in data analysis, P&L management, and internal cross-team collaboration is required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription insurance
• Basic life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Account Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Account management
• Project management
• Program management
• Buying
• P&L management
• Strategic negotiations
• Data analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Business forecasting
• SQL
• Microsoft Access
• Generative AI
• Relationship management
• Analytical thinking
• Leadership
• Communication
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Project Management
• Planning
• Workflow Management
• Business Analysis
• Influencing Skills
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Analytical Skills
• Marketing
• Organizational Skills
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Forecasting
• Willingness To Learn
• Account Management
• Teamwork
• Time Off Management
• Medical Prescription
• Relationship Management
• Business Decisions
• Analytical Thinking
• Goal Setting
• Merchandising
• Restricted Stock
• Strategic Marketing
• Implement Projects
• Strategic Negotiations

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Data & Analytics
• Sales
• Marketing
• Hardlines Manager
• Vendor Manager
• Buyers
• Logisticians

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