Sr. Category/Vendor Manager, Grocery, Amazon Go

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Go is looking for an exceptionally motivated and talented Category/Vendor Manager with a strong customer focus to lead a Grocery category. You will have responsibility for product selection, vendor management, and price management, as applicable. Responsibilities for this pivotal role in our organization include developing / executing a highly productive category strategy as well as managing category financials through pricing, driving cost improvements, and intelligently managing buying/ inventory. He/She coordinates buying activities with the Inventory Planning team to acquire inventory in a cost-effective and efficient way while obtaining products of the highest possible quality. He/She also coordinates marketing activities with Marketing and Merchandising. He/She is responsible for buying system data input and integrity, as well as Key Performance Indicators for operating the business. He/She works with management to address all aspects of buying, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field
· 3-5 years of relevant work experience
· Experience with Excel and Access, or similar database
· Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results