Associate Vendor Manager

Key job responsibilities

• Manage P&L with a long-term perspective, developing data-driven plans to sustainably improve revenue and margins while balancing short-term and long-term trade-offs.

• Conduct thorough analysis of key inputs and their downstream effects on pricing, selection, and convenience, using data to inform decisions and identify areas for improvement.

• Cultivate strategic vendor relationships through transparent negotiations and collaborative growth initiatives.

• Continuously innovate to enhance the customer experience, driving broad adoption by simplifying processes and removing friction points.

• Manage project execution with a bias for action, creating detailed project plans and holding teams accountable for high-quality, timely deliverables.

• Drive cross-functional commitments from Marketing, Engineering, and Category Management teams, fostering open dialogue and aligning on shared goals.

As a Vendor Manager, your typical day involves:

• Cultivating vendor relationships to drive long-term business growth

• Negotiating contracts and developing Joint Business Plans with vendors

• Analyzing category metrics to prepare for weekly business reviews

• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams to expand product selection

• Finalizing promotional plans for upcoming events

• Working with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new product features

• Identifying and executing strategies to improve sales and margins

• Creating and refining customer experiences to maintain best-in-class standards

• 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools

• Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL)
• Experience in online retail
• Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 - 47,600. CAD annually