# Vendor/Buyer Manager, Worldwide Grocery Category Management [Amazon](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/amazon.md) · New York · United States · [Operations](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/operations.md) Amazon is hiring a Vendor/Buyer Manager, Worldwide Grocery Category Management in New York. Posted 2026-03-26; applications close 2026-05-25. **Apply**: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10377190/vendor-buyer-manager-worldwide-grocery-category-management Posted 1mo ago. ## Role details ## Overview Amazon is seeking a talented Vendor Manager (VM) to manage vendor relationships and set the strategic direction for their business on the Worldwide Grocery Category team. The ideal candidate brings experience in buying, marketing, and/or finance, with a track record of successful relationship management, strong analytical skills, and experience generating and managing reporting and analysis. Excellent communication and Excel proficiency are essential. The role requires a self-starter who will own projects and solve business problems to deliver results. ## Responsibilities - Drive strategic negotiations with vendors and represent Amazon in meetings with vendor partners and their leadership. - Develop long-term strategies and influence cross-category plans to deliver Amazon's goals while obsessing over customers. - Work cross-functionally within Amazon and with assigned vendors. - Design and implement scalable, simple, and automated solutions to address customer pain points and drive results. - Create opportunities for growth, customer acquisition, and brand-building. - Audit metrics regularly, identify risks, prioritize business opportunities, and make recommendations to deliver results. - Identify industry trends and develop innovative marketing and merchandising initiatives to support growth. ## About the Team The Worldwide Grocery Category Management team manages selection decisions and vendor relationships for the grocery category across all Amazon banners. We focus on creating exceptional shopping experiences that transform how customers discover and purchase perishable goods from Amazon. We aim to build compelling assortments, optimize the customer journey, and develop strategic vendor partnerships to drive category growth. We value collaboration, innovative thinking, and strategic execution, guided by data-driven decision making. ## Qualifications ### Basic Qualifications - 1+ years of account management, project or program management, or buying experience - Bachelor's degree - Experience using Excel and other business analytics tools ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience in online retail - Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics, SQL, or HTML ## Compensation & Benefits The base salary range for this position is listed below. The total compensation package may include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation is determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), basic Life & AD&D insurance, optional supplemental life plans, EAP, mental health support, a Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. Locations and salary ranges: - USA, NY, New York — 66,300.00 – 103,400.00 USD annually - USA, TX, Austin — 53,700.00 – 94,000.00 USD annually - USA, VA, Arlington — 53,700.00 – 94,000.00 USD annually - USA, WA, Seattle — 80,200.00 – 94,000.00 USD annually Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require workplace accommodations during the application or hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country or region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. ## Applying to this role This Vendor/Buyer Manager, Worldwide Grocery Category Management role at Amazon runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. Jorb AI's application agent tailors a CV and cover letter from your background to this posting and tracks the role alongside the rest of your applications. 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