Job ID: 2805011 | Amazon Commercial Services Pty LtdAmazon's Retail team is looking for a Vendor Manager: this is a pivotal role where our mission is to change the weekly shopping habits of Australians. If you're inspired by a new challenge and making your mark on a rapidly growing business, this position may be for you.As a Vendor Manager, you will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon; possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, together with proven commercial knowledge and experience. The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must, together with excellent project management skills and laser sharp attention to detail. The Vendor Manager must also be an effective communicator, working with some of Amazon Australia's most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues 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.ResponsibilitiesTo excel in this role, you will leverage:Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to earn trust and influence as well as to hold stakeholders, often more senior than you, accountable for high standardsLearning-based problem-solving: breaking down issues into work streams, working backwards from key deadlinesAdvanced project management skills, with a strong sense of accountability for outcomesEnjoyment of analytical tasks – working to create different scenarios based on alternative solutionsComfort managing a wide variety of projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environmentWillingness to "roll up your sleeves" and operate with limited guidanceStrong commercial and people judgmentAnalytical ability to think both strategically and tacticallyBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of with Excel experience- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownershipAcknowledgement of country:In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement:Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.Posted: October 4, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) #J-18808-Ljbffr