Description Work hard. Have fun. Make history. At Amazon it is expected no more and no less from you. Ever since Amazon opened its doors, it has been an aim to become the most customer-centric company in the world. The VAP Sr. Vendor Associate is a strategic leader within Amazon's Paid Services team, managing complex vendor relationships and driving transformational growth initiatives. This role requires advanced expertise across all five VAP pillars and the ability to navigate challenging business situations while developing innovative solutions. The position combines deep business acumen with tactical and strategic thinking to accelerate vendor growth, enhance operational excellence, and influence program development across multiple categories or business groups. You'll help Amazon create the Earth's greatest shopping experience - a store featuring more products and brands with the most compelling content compared to any other online or offline store. Key job responsibilities Manage complex vendor portfolios (cross-GL, large catalogs, multiple brands) requiring sophisticated business strategies Independently develop and execute comprehensive Joint Business Plans that drive significant business impact Monitor and analyze vendor performance metrics, providing regular insights and recommendations for long term growth Lead insightful analyses to identify patterns and opportunities across vendor portfolios Create innovative approaches to accelerate vendor growth and overcome complex business challenges Develop strategic responses to challenging business situations (cost increases, supply chain issues, legal matters) Lead high-stakes vendor negotiations and business reviews Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across functions Basic Qualifications Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English +3 YOE in capacity planning, operations planning, business analysis or similar +3 YOE in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization +3 YOE driving internal cross-team collaboration Do you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent? Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of doing one of several roles: management consulting, investment banking analyst/associate, or brand manager role at leading consumer packaged goods company experience Experience in financial analysis, retail buying, retail planning & allocation, product/project management, marketing, business development, consulting, negotiation or supply chain Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in managing and troublshooting network Programming skills (SQL, Python) for data analysis 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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr