Amazon
Website:
amazon.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Software Development
Job details:
Description
Associate Vendor Manager Amazon Now
The Associate Vendor Manager is responsible for business operations by working closely with internal and external stakeholders. Handling day to day sourcing escalations, driving market benchmark on sourcing, tracking and reporting of daily Vendor fill rates, business reports. Driving continuous improvement in catalog quality and process excellence. Key duties include, daily business Sourcing, resolution of vendor disputes, Quality defects, Vendor performance monitoring, and implementation of seasonal initiatives.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day sourcing escalations and vendor coordination
Resolve operational issues with vendors and internal teams in real-time
Track and report daily fill rates, inventory levels, and business metrics
Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders
Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, and quality teams on operational needs
Vendor Management & Performance
Monitor vendor performance against defined KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, fill rate, defect rates)
Drive performance improvement through continuous stakeholder engagement
Facilitate resolution of vendor-related issues and conflicts
Support vendor allocation and capacity planning
Market & Sourcing Excellence
Conduct market benchmarking on sourcing strategies and vendor capabilities
Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities
Recommend sourcing improvements based on market analysis and competitive landscape
Support vendor selection and onboarding processes
Requirements
2-3 years of experience in vendor management, sourcing, supply chain, or operations
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in Excel and business reporting tools
Familiarity with Produce/Fresh category preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree
Key job responsibilities
Manage day-to-day sourcing escalations and vendor coordination
- Resolve operational issues with vendors and internal teams in real-time
- Track and report daily fill rates, inventory levels, and business metrics
- Maintain accurate and timely business reporting to stakeholders
- Coordinate with logistics, supply chain, and quality teams on operational needs
Vendor Management & Performance
- Monitor vendor performance against defined KPIs (on-time delivery, quality, fill rate, defect rates)
- Drive performance improvement through continuous stakeholder engagement
- Facilitate resolution of vendor-related issues and conflicts
- Support vendor allocation and capacity planning
Market & Sourcing Excellence
- Conduct market benchmarking on sourcing strategies and vendor capabilities
- Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities
- Recommend sourcing improvements based on market analysis and competitive landscape
- Support vendor selection and onboarding processes
Catalog Quality & Process Excellence
- Drive continuous improvement in catalog quality and accuracy
- Identify and resolve catalog defects (missing information, pricing mismatches, incorrect attributes)
- Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Support the implementation of seasonal initiatives and category expansions
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly business reports
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) across assigned categories
- Provide actionable insights to support decision-making
- Maintain vendor performance dashboards and compliance tracking
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of vendor management, or 1+ years of relevant discipline work experience
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