Vendor Manager, Canada Consumables Retail – Amazon – Toronto, ON
Amazon.com.ca, ULC seeks an experienced Vendor Manager to join our Canada Consumables Retail team in Toronto, ON. As a Vendor Manager, you’ll work with leading brands and internal teams to enhance value, selection, and convenience for Amazon.ca’s Canadian customers. This role is pivotal to Amazon’s strategy to grow a high-quality, customer-centric catalog while optimizing vendor performance and profitability.
The Canada Consumables Retail team is central to creating an exceptional shopping experience for Amazon’s Canadian consumers. As a Vendor Manager, you’ll use data-driven insights and collaboration skills to partner with multiple departments, including buying, site merchandising, pricing, inventory, and online marketing, to support our top-tier vendors.
Position Overview: Vendor Manager – Canada Consumables Retail
In the role of Vendor Manager within Canada Consumables Retail, you will engage directly with Amazon’s strategic vendor partners, fostering relationships that support mutual growth. Key aspects of this position involve managing the category’s P&L, devising and executing a customer-focused business strategy, and working with both internal teams and external vendors to refine product offerings and boost efficiency.
In this position, you’ll take on responsibility for strategic vendor relations, manage pricing and promotions, and align inventory processes to optimize category success. By building on your experience in retail operations, product or program management, you will play a key role in driving Amazon Canada’s growth and market impact.
Key Responsibilities
As a Vendor Manager in Canada Consumables Retail, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Defining vision and business strategy for the category and key vendors, establishing North Star metrics and KPIs to measure results effectively.
- Managing category P&L and crafting plans to drive revenue and margin improvements across consumables products.
- Building and strengthening vendor relationships with a focus on negotiation, performance enhancement, and growth-oriented initiatives.
- Overseeing the execution of key projects, from developing project plans to driving internal team commitments.
- Collaborating with Marketing, Engineering, and Category Management to foster broad adoption and elevate customer experience.
- Analyzing data-driven insights to guide pricing, selection, and convenience improvements, ensuring a positive impact on Amazon.ca’s market position.
Basic Qualifications
To be considered for the Vendor Manager role, candidates must meet the following qualifications:
- 3+ years of professional experience with Excel, including complex data analysis and reporting.
- 5+ years in retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting, with experience in negotiations and achieving results.
- Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years of professional or military experience.
- Strong background in financial analysis and P&L management.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates for the Vendor Manager position will have the following additional qualifications:
- Experience managing large data sets to enhance performance and implement process improvements.
- Proficiency in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management, and product development.
Why Join Amazon Canada’s Consumables Retail Team?
Amazon offers an environment that thrives on innovation and supports continuous professional growth. By joining our Canada Consumables Retail team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with an ambitious group of professionals dedicated to revolutionizing the retail industry.
Here, your skills and insights will help drive Amazon.ca’s market presence, elevate vendor success, and redefine the Canadian retail landscape. With Amazon, your contributions are integral to our vision of delivering the best for customers and building a high-performing, inclusive workplace.
How to Apply
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