Vendor Manager, Apparel

Amazon GCC is looking for a smart, enthusiastic, hard-working and creative Vendor Manager to join our Fashion business to be based out of Dubai. The Vendor Manager will be responsible for developing and owning the strategy for some of out top vendor relationships across the MENA Region. Within this role, the individual will have the opportunity establish and maintain strong vendor partnerships, manage category profitability, and identify means to improve the customer experience. We are seeking a business leader with a broad skill-set which demonstrates analytical horsepower, excellent business judgment, strong vendor management and negotiations skills, deep curiosity to uncover how things work, and a passion for creating a world class shopping experience for our customers. You will work with vendors of all sizes and must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of these organizations. Experience in business analytics, strategic thinking, negotiations and operations are required. Key job responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies that drive profitable growth while delivering best-in-class customer experiences Build deep knowledge of supply/demand trends and category success drivers through data analysis and market insights Establish strategic relationships with leading manufacturers and brands, negotiating agreements and driving new product launches Own P&L management and financial analysis, making data-driven recommendations to optimize category performance Execute pricing strategies and promotional campaigns in collaboration with vendors and merchandising teams Manage end-to-end inventory health by partnering with operational teams to balance stock levels and mitigate overstock/stock-out risks Lead projects to improve sourcing efficiency and supply chain performance A day in the life You'll start your day analyzing overnight sales data and category performance metrics to identify opportunities and risks. Mid-morning brings vendor calls where you negotiate terms for an upcoming product launch while coordinating with your merchandising team on promotional strategy. After lunch, you'll dive into financial modeling to assess the profitability of pricing changes, then collaborate with operations to resolve a supply chain challenge. You'll wrap up by gathering customer feedback and translating insights into actionable improvements, constantly refining your approach to elevate the customer experience.

Our Retail team is dedicated to building customer trust through exceptional selection, competitive pricing, and seamless shopping experiences. We partner with the world's leading brands and manufacturers to bring innovative products to millions of customers. Our team thrives on collaboration, working across merchandising, operations, and vendor management to solve complex challenges. We're focused on the future of retail, leveraging data and technology to anticipate customer needs and transform how people shop. You'll join a team that values analytical rigor, creative problem-solving, and building inclusive partnerships that drive mutual success. Your contributions will directly shape category performance and influence how we serve our customers.