Coordinate cross-functional team Senior Vendor Manager
The Senior Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon, with proven analytical capabilities and project management skills, great attention to detail, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task and a proven record of driving category growth. The SVM must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of Amazon.com’s most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleague and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment. The successful SVM will be able to: · Act as the ‘business owner’ for assigned Accessories and Tailored Clothing vendors, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business (this entails owning forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on the business, along with responsibility for driving projects
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, or Management · 5+ years of relevant senior level experience in retail, operations, and/or business management/consulting with a proven track record of delivering results · 5+ years’ experience in negotiations and vendor management· MBA with relevant business experience · Relevant senior level experience in retail, operations, and/or business management with a proven history of delivering results · Proven experience leading teams and cross-functional projects · Influencing abilities and vendor management experience · Ability to think and react