Retail Category Management: Home, Sports, Toys, Consumer Electronics and more
Seattle, Washington
customer focused, team Kitchen Electrics (small
Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, fun-loving, and analytical leader to join the Kitchen Electrics (small domestic appliances) team. The Senior Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P and L of the Cooking Appliances category in Kitchen, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating strong partnerships with vendors, adding selection, managing category profitability, optimizing pricing, and delivering a disruptive customer experience. This includes identifying potential brand and product business opportunities, building direct relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts, terms and conditions, managing vendor setup and new item setup processes, working with suppliers to build comprehensive selection, setting prices, developing collaborative marketing and promotions, driving sales and margin improvements. The right candidate stays on top of industry and competitive trends, and is able to execute at both a tactical and strategic level
· Bachelor Degree plus 5+ years of relevant experience in retail or e-commerce desired · · Buying/planning, operations, or finance background · · Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities and vendor management experience · · Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results – self-starter and self-directed · · Experience with business analysis and expertise in Excel. · · Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects – prioritization, planning and task delegation· Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment · · Good organizational skills including prioritizing,