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virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast
selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce
platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven
by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds
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sellers around the world.
About the Role – Category Manager Sourcing
Amazon is seeking Category Managers for our locations and our affiliate companies in India. We are
looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working, and creative candidate to join our team as a Category
Manager - Sourcing. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a start-up business team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be the business owner, with responsibility for signing the right mix of
vendors, adding unique local selection, driving margin improvements and delivering top notch customer
experience.
He/she must be an effective leader and communicator working with our most important partners and
vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and groups. He or she will have strong business judgment
with a track record of strong ownership values and relationship management skills.
Eligibility Criteria
Business, buying, or finance background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven negotiation skills, influencing abilities
Strong numerical and analytical aptitude
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects
Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Good organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting
deadlines
Detail-oriented
Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools
2 to 5 years of relevant experience in an account manager/vendor manager role desired
The ideal candidate will be innovative, team oriented, an effective communicator, have a desire to
participate in change and appreciate a dynamic environment with rapidly changing priorities. We are
seeking someone with demonstrated history of successful project ownership and using customer data to
identify and prioritize opportunities. An understanding of, and passion for, e-commerce is highly
desired.
The position will be based in Bangalore.- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
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