Vendor/Buyer Manager, Worldwide Grocery Category Management

Who you are

You have a strong background in vendor management, with experience in buying, marketing, or finance — your track record showcases successful relationship management and strategic direction in a fast-paced environment. Your analytical acumen is complemented by excellent communication skills, enabling you to effectively negotiate with large vendors and represent Amazon's interests to senior leaders.

You are detail-oriented and comfortable working with multiple teams, vendors, and partners — your ability to audit metrics regularly allows you to identify business opportunities and risks effectively. Proficiency in Excel is essential for your success, as you will be generating and managing reporting and analysis to drive decision-making.

You are a self-starter who takes ownership of projects and business problems — your flexibility and adaptability enable you to thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring that you can implement scalable and automated solutions to address customer pain points. Your experience in developing long-term strategies significantly influences cross-category plans, driving growth and customer acquisition.

Desirable

Experience in the grocery or retail sector is a plus, as it provides you with insights into customer behavior and market trends. Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques will enhance your ability to make data-driven decisions that impact the business positively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will drive strategic negotiations with large vendors, ensuring that Amazon's grocery offerings remain competitive and appealing to customers. You will represent Amazon in meetings with senior leaders, articulating the strategic direction for the grocery category and influencing cross-category plans.

You will work cross-functionally within Amazon and with strategic vendors to implement scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences. Your responsibilities will include auditing metrics regularly to determine business opportunities, identifying risks, and making recommendations to pursue growth initiatives.

You will create opportunities for customer acquisition and brand-building across multiple sub-categories, leveraging your analytical skills to inform your strategies. Your role will require you to collaborate with various teams, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with the strategic goals of the grocery category.

What we offer

Amazon provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits to support your well-being. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and impact, contributing to a business that is changing the way customers think about grocery shopping. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the grocery category while developing your career in a leading global company.