Vendor Manager, Canada Consumables

The Amazon.ca Consumables team is seeking a self-driven Vendor Manager candidate to support our Vendor Management team and our vendor partners. Vendor Managers work directly with vendors to improve value, selection and convenience across their business. They play a critical role in managing strategic and established brands to drive profitability and top line performance for their category. The candidate will use customer obsession and analytics to drive their business. The Vendor Manager will have the opportunity to engage with multiple internal teams to optimize product line performance for key manufacturers (vendors) on Amazon.ca. They will utilize strong communication skills to collaborate with internal cross-functional partners, such as site merchandising, buying, pricing, inventory management, operations, online marketing, and finance to drive performance for our Amazon.ca vendor partners. This position provides the candidate an opportunity to execute analytical deeps dives that help inform category growth strategies and initiatives. In addition to gaining vendor management experience, this candidate will have exposure in driving category growth. Amazon.ca Vendor Managers get the unique opportunity to work at the most innovative online retailer, while developing strong functional skills in online merchandising/marketing, buying, planning/forecasting, pricing, and business analytics. Vendor Manager roles are in the General Management career path at Amazon. This role is an excellent introduction to a wide variety of business functions and provides advancement opportunities to more senior roles in Marketing/Merchandising, Vendor Management, Product Management and Inventory Management. Key job responsibilities • P&L Management • Vendor Negotiations • New Product Launches • Ownership of key team-level business functions (pricing, selection, profitability) • Defining vendor and category level growth strategies About the team The Canada Consumables Vendor Management team manages the relationships with top vendors in the Beauty, Grocery, Health and Personal Care and Baby space for Canada. We work with our external and internal stakeholders too add value to our customers and grow a sustainable business in the space. Consumables continues to be the growth engine for Amazon Canada Retail. Join a team where collaboration and customer obsession are highly valued. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of Excel and extracting data through varied reporting tools in order to drive and influence business decisions - 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 - 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 - 61,400.00 - 102,600.00 CAD annually

The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing strategic vendor relationships to drive profitability, selection, and convenience within the Consumables category. They will lead P&L management, vendor negotiations, and the development of growth strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least 5 years of experience in retail, operations, or business management. Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets, and proficiency in vendor negotiations are required.

• 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

• Data analysisPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Vendor management
• Negotiation
• P&L management
• Business analytics
• Inventory management
• Pricing strategy
• Product development
• Data analysis
• Forecasting
• Merchandising
• Marketing
• Strategic planning
• Generative AI
• Communication
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Retail Operations
• Influencing Skills
• Online Marketing
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Functional Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Workflow Management
• Time Off Management
• Business Decisions
• Willingness To Learn
• Planning
• Category Growth
• Business Analytics
• Management
• Consulting
• Finance
• Growth Strategies
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Medical Prescription
• New Product Development
• Operations
• Personal Care
• Product Lining
• Product Management
• Program Management
• Restricted Stock
• Retail Sales
• Sustainable Business
• Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Reporting Tools

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Marketing
• Consulting
• Consumables Associate
• Vendor Manager
• Buyers
• Logisticians

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week