Country Lead, Mass Vendor Relations Program at Amazon

Key job responsibilities

As the Country Leader, you are the business owner for ZA MVR and are responsible to deliver on the above vision for the program. Specific responsibilities include –

• Hire, develop, and lead a multi-functional team of high performing vendor managers, account managers and program managers, to deliver on MVR’s vision in South Africa. This includes coaching and developing individual contributors, and front-line managers.
• Own ZA MVR P&L through selection strategic partnerships, negotiation, selection addition, vendor management and improving scaled vendor experience
• Ensure accountability for all important metrics such as increased product selection, growth and profitability, availability, etc.
• Drive sustainable process improvements across teams and functions to create long-term efficiency in MVR, while effectively escalating issues across all levels in the company
• Be the voice of small and medium suppliers, when interacting with ZA leadership
• Collaborate with other leaders (Selection, Pricing, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance) in South Africa and across other Amazon stores to continually innovate on behalf of our vendors and customers

The successful candidate will have a broad skill set including people management, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management skills, and a passion for creating a world class experience for our customers/vendors.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, computer science, data science, engineering, or other related field
• 7+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and developing people managers, in a fast-paced and data-driven environment
• Ability to both lead through a team as well as roll up sleeves and directly own work that delivers results
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to influence people both internally and externally

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or Master’s in Finance, Engineering or related fields
• Professional experience in either e-commerce, retail or tech companies within demanding corporate environments
• Proven commercial experience and acumen, with track record of delivering results
• Demonstrated success leading a team that prioritizes a culture that is inclusive, supportive, and focused on employee development and growth
• Strong and successful communication skills which include the ability to write compelling, concise documents, and present to senior leadership