Associate Vendor Manager, Amazon Publishing

Amazon EU SARL (UK Branch) - D67
London

DESCRIPTION

Amazon Publishing is the full-service publishing arm of Amazon. Our mission is to invent new and better ways to connect authors and readers.


The Amazon Publishing team is looking for a results-oriented Vendor Manager based in Luxembourg, London or Munich to oversee and manage our Vendors involved in the book production process and to be responsible for cost tracking and invoice management. The new Vendor Manager needs to be well-organized and metrics-driven, with a strong bias for action and ability to independently drive results. A track record in vendor management, negotiation for services, and operational excellence are preferred. This person uses analytics to guide decision-making, is able to dive deep into data and think creatively about new opportunities.

The person in this role works closely with colleagues and stakeholders in Editorial, Marketing, and Operations as well as with external vendors to ensure we have a healthy vendor base to bring our books to market on schedule and at the highest quality levels.

Key job responsibilities
- Expanding and maintaining vendor relationships through Europe for Amazon Publishing
- Tracking costs and managing the reporting to the business team and stakeholders
- Managing the invoicing process
- Contributing to continuous improvements in cost reduction, production time, and pipeline capacity
- Negotiating with vendors in order to ensure the best selection of vendors and available services

About the team
Amazon Publishing is a publisher of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books with a mission to empower storytellers and connect them with readers worldwide. We publish in digital, print, and audio formats. With Amazon’s drive for innovation and passion for books, we merge technology and art to support our authors and help their stories change the world.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in vendor management, consulting or program management
- Demonstrates strong business judgment
- Experience in negotiation of external services
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing large volume under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical abilities, including experience working with MS Office, especially Excel
- Fluency English
Posted 2025-07-07

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