Senior Vendor Manager, Canada Hardlines

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.
Key Job Responsibilities
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 building 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.
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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 - 82,400.00 - 137,600.00 CAD annually
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