Buying Manager, Amazon Fresh UK

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Interested in joining a new exciting venture? Curious to be at the heart of where innovation meets customer obsession? Amazon UK Fresh (AUKF) is omni Channel combining the first convenience grocery store to offer Just Walk Out Technology in the UK with Online groceries on demand.

Amazon is looking for a talented Vendor Manager/ Buyer with a background in buying/vendor management, category management or account development to join our Amazon Fresh business.

The Vendor Manager will have responsibility for leading a product category, developing and executing a highly productive category strategy as well as managing category financials through pricing, driving cost improvements, and intelligently managing buying/ inventory. The vendor manager will be experienced at stakeholder management and negotiations with the ability to influence vendors during complex discussions with data and insights delivering a favourable outcome. They coordinate 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. They also coordinate in-store activities with Marketing and Merchandising. They are responsible for buying system data input and integrity, as well as Key Performance Indicators for operating the business. They work with management to address all aspects of buying, market trends assessment, pricing, and selection.

Since the role supports the Amazon Fresh Business in the UK, it has to be based out of either London (LHR 16) or Manchester (MAN11) office.

Key job responsibilities
• Act as the ‘business owner’ for their categories, managing a full P&L, including; planning, forecasting and driving growth to meet and exceed revenue and profitability goals.
• Setting the goals and strategic direction for their vendors and initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader business goals
• Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvement, innovation, and scale within their categories
• Establishing and developing strategic relationships with key vendors, leveraging data and programs to deliver favourable outcomes in vendor negotiations, and representing Amazon when meeting with vendors
• Have a thorough understanding of seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams that support business needs, including marketing, merchandising and in-stock, to ensure processes are in place for flawless execution, while meeting tight deadlines.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or apprenticeship in Business, or a related field
Relevant work experience in Retail/Ecommerce, including Buying and negotiation experience in FMCG categories
Proven analytical skills and highly comfortable with numbers
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including strong writing and speaking skills
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results