This is a Senior Category Manager - Home & Leisure role with Amazon based in Sydney, NSW, AU Amazon Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Category Manager - Home & Leisure role at Amazon Amazon’s Retail team is looking for a Vendor Manager: this is a pivotal role where our mission is to change the weekly shopping habits of Australians. If you’re inspired by a new challenge and making your mark on a rapidly growing business, this position may be for you. As a Vendor Manager, you will be a passionate customer and category advocate within Amazon; possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, together with proven commercial knowledge and experience. The ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must, together with excellent project management skills and laser sharp attention to detail. The Vendor Manager must also be an effective communicator, working with some of Amazon Australia's most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal colleagues and cross-functional leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment. To excel in this role, you will leverage: - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to earn trust and influence as well as to hold stakeholders, often more senior than you, accountable for high standards - Learning-based problem-solving: breaking down issues into work streams, working backwards from key deadlines - Advanced project management skills, with a strong sense of accountability for outcomes - Enjoyment of analytical tasks – working to create different scenarios based on alternative solutions - Comfort managing a wide variety of projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced and ambiguous business environment - Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and operate with limited guidance - Strong commercial and people judgment - Analytical ability to think both strategically and tactically. Learn More about Amazon Australia Our team operates out of our fabulous CBD office (conveniently located near many transportation options). Amazon offers employees a competitive remuneration package, including participation in the company stock plan as applicable. We also look after our people with benefits, such as subsidized private health insurance, superannuation and paid parental leave options, amongst others. - 5 years of with Excel experience - 5 years of account management, project or program management or buying experience - Bachelor's degree, or 5 years of professional or military experience - Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL - Experience using data to influence business decisions - Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration - Experience with business analysis and P&L management - Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Amazon team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Advocating for customers and categories Managing vendor relationships ⚡ Prioritizing and multi-tasking Key Strengths Strong negotiation skills Analytical skills Project management skills Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL Experience using data to influence business decisions Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration A Final Note: This is a role with Amazon not with Hatch.
