Amazon · 13 hours ago
Vendor Manager, Global Purchasing Program
San Jose, San Jose, CRI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAmazon is seeking a Vendor Manager to support local category teams by working with top vendors globally to increase direct imports into emerging countries. The role involves managing import supply chain processes and liaising with local Vendor Managers to optimize inventory management strategies for improved customer experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DeliveryE-CommerceFoundational AIRetail
Responsibilities
Educate vendors on new country opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders of partnered vendors to support the joint import business
Develop and improve the import business to support country cost savings and new selection
Support the integration of new vendors into the Amazon supply chain, product compliance and merchandising processes
Liaise with local Vendor Managers to understand selection needs and standard contractual terms
Work with key stakeholders around the world to maintain alignment
Contribute to the development of best practices and contract standards
Support category teams to monitor, analyze and own key performance indicators such as vendor import share, out of stock rate, vendor operational metrics, marketing investments
Work with vendors and Amazon operations to ensure a reliable, operational and cost effective flow of goods, from ordering to receive
Work with internal teams to understand the systems and variables that affect purchasing and vendor management decisions
Lead projects and regular business improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Speak, write, and read fluently in English
3+ years of retail experience, vendor management, supply chain, or commercial operations
Experience managing Profit & Loss (P&L) or financial metrics to drive business decisions
Experience in program or project management, including cross-functional stakeholder management
Experience using Excel and data analysis
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred
Experience managing large-scale projects from end to end
3+ years of experience managing import processes
Demonstrated success in program or project management roles
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
AmazonKleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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