Sr. Vendor Manager, Canada Retail Softlines

Amazon is looking for a driven, customer focused, team-oriented, and analytical
leader to join the Canada Softlines team.

The Sr. Vendor Manager will be responsible for the total P&L of a category
within Softlines, setting the strategy for driving growth, creating and
maintaining 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 & 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 to drive selection, sales, and
margin growth. In addition, the Sr. Vendor Manager must be an effective leader
and communicator in working with Amazon.ca partners and vendors, as well as with
internal groups such as control buying, site merchandising, marketing, PR,
finance, operations, and retail systems.

The ideal candidate has strong business judgment with a track record of
successful negotiations and overall relationship management. Proven analytical
thinking, project management skills, attention to detail, and exceptional
organizational skills are essential. The Sr. Vendor Manager is an effective
leader and communicator and a seasoned problem-solver. Basic Qualifications: -
5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying
experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
- Usage of generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with a
willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
- Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products,
workflows, or customer experiences.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation
company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments
and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based
on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers
comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision,
prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan
(RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources
to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest,
however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status.

CAN, ON, Toronto - 82,400.00 - 137,600.00 CAD annually