Senior Vendor Manager - DE Footwear
DESCRIPTION
This role is flexible on location in any of our EU6 Corporate offices.
At Amazon we expect no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened it's doors, it aims at becoming the most customer-centric company in the world. How? By having people like you who make sure that customers can find everything that they are looking for online – at great prices and convenience. Immerse yourself in an environment that is fast-paced, expanding, continuously innovating and offering great opportunity for our customers and for you!
Amazon is looking for a talented Senior Vendor Manager who will be responsible for improving product selection and managing relationships with vendors in Germany in the shoes category.
A successful Senior Vendor Manager will be able to:
· Act as the 'business owner' for assigned vendors, with a deep understanding of internal and external variables that impact your business, including selection, pricing, availability, forecasting, and operational excellence
· Maximize profitability and selection expansion opportunities
· Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds
· Develop innovative ways of launching new features that improve the customer experience
· Develop a thorough understanding of the industry, trends, and future trajectory
· Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership, both internally and externally
About the team
This position is office-based, with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week in line with Amazon’s current flexible work guidance. Amazon encourages open communication about unique needs for flexible arrangements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Several years vendor management or negotiation experience in an e-commerce, retail, key account management or other strategic relationship environment
· Professional negotiation experience
· Experience working with and influencing cross-functional teams
· Experience managing a team tasked with delivering against goals and targets
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Several years relevant business experience
· Highly analytical skill set with aptitude for data-driven argumentation (SQL would be a plus).
· Experience in Program or Project Management.
· Strong communication skills with experience managing external relationships.
Are you interested?
We look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your online application including your CV in English.
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