Vendor Manager
Core
Own end-to-end vendor relationships and category P&L, driving sourcing, range selection, commercial negotiations, and performance management to build a supplier base delivering quality and value.
Role type
Senior Vendor Manager (Category Management)
Builds
A new category offer and supplier base for Amazon in Australia
Domain
Retail / Supply Chain / Category Management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
P&L ownership, commercial negotiation, financial analysis, vendor relationship management, data analysis, strategic sourcing, contract management, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
AI and new technology adoption, experience in retail/operations/product/program management, experience managing large data sets
Technologies
Amazon tools and systems
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end vendor relationships including sourcing, range selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and ongoing performance management; Build and manage a high-quality supplier base meeting Amazon's standards; Negotiate trading terms, pricing, promotional programmes, and supply agreements; Partner with Vendor, Instock, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams to resolve supply constraints and improve product availability; Analyse category and vendor performance data to identify opportunities and improve commercial health; Represent Amazon externally as a credible commercial partner building long-term supplier relationships