Description Note: This is a 12-months fixed term contract role with Amazon. Amazon is looking for an Associate Vendor Manager, a pivotal role where our mission is to change the weekly shopping habits of Singaporeans. If you’re inspired by a new challenge and making your mark on a rapidly growing business, this position may be for you. As an Associate 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 Associate Vendor Manager must also be an effective communicator, working with some of Amazon 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. In this role you will also be involved in launching new categories and high priority features/programs in Singapore working with in-country and overseas stakeholders. Therefore, the ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task is a must, together with excellent project management skills and laser sharp attention to detail. Key job responsibilities 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 Basic Qualifications - 1+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience using Excel and other business analytic tools Preferred Qualifications - Experience with software and editing tools (including HTML, Excel and SQL) - Experience in online retail - Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL or HTML 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.