DESCRIPTION

The US Fashion team is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Vendor Manager to own Amazon’s relationships with several of the industry’s largest Watches & Jewelry brands. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level to drive selection, sales, and margin growth. In addition, the Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with Amazon.com partners and vendors, as well as with internal groups such as buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR, finance, operations, and retail systems.

The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, and ability to 'think big' skills are musts. The Vendor Manager is an effective leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver with a keen sense of ownership.

Amazon strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. We set big goals and are looking for people who can help us reach and exceed them by working with suppliers to enhance our selection and maximize product availability.



Key job responsibilities
Successful individuals in this role will:
· Think of themselves as business owners, who cultivate a deep understanding of all major inputs that drive long term performance (selection, price, availability, forecasting, operational excellence, marketing, mix)
· Maximize Amazon’s flywheel by focusing on selection expansion and cost saving opportunities
· Negotiate effectively with the industry’s largest vendors - manage supplier contracts, Annual Vendor Negotiation (AVN) strategy, marketing, and day-to-day relationships
· Work with Program Managers to develop innovative ways of launching new features that improve the customer experience
· Develop a thorough understanding for the industry, macro trends, and future trajectory
· Communicate effectively across all levels of leadership, both internally and externally
· Submit high quality work within tight deadlines

About the team
Here at Fashion & Fitness, we are inspired to never stop embracing our uniqueness for both our employees and our customers.