Retail Category Management: Books, Games and Software
Seattle, Washington
Video Games team Video Games team
The Video Games team at Amazon is looking for an analytic, self-starting, and engaging Senior Vendor Manager who will be responsible for driving business inputs across head vendors in the segment, spanning Physical and Digital games. The role is highly collaborative and will span internal and external stakeholders across supply chain, senior leadership, and program management teams. We focus on creating viable, long term business strategies that drive value for both Amazon and our vendors. This role will play a key role in the financial success of the category. A successful candidate will have an adept ability to create data driven buying decisions and an innate ability to be nimble in the planning and re-planning process as inputs change. Precise communication (both written and verbal) and the skills to navigate challenging negotiations will be critical in one’s ability to deliver results. Layered on top of these requirements is the need for someone who can think about scale and automation
· Bachelor’s degree · 5+ years of relevant senior level experience in professional or business services, retail, operations, and/or business management/consulting with a proven history of delivering results · 5+ years experience in negotiations and/or vendor management· MBA with relevant business experience · Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data · Track record of delivering results, setting strategy, and running a large volume and high profile business · Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, and inventory management · Highly polished