Sr. Manager, Category Management, BISS - Hardlines

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Sales Management · Business Analysis

In short

Amazon is looking for a Sr. Manager, Category Management for BISS - Hardlines in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role involves scaling business essentials, commercial and industrial selection, driving promotions, and defining long-term strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills, with experience in operational or retail management.

Responsibilities

  • Drive business essentials, commercial and industrial selection across categories.
  • Partner with AB (Category, CPS), AWIPL teams, and P3P, S3P partners.
  • Scale MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) business.
  • Build world-class selection acquisition workstreams.
  • Create business promotions, discounts, and selection mind-frame.
  • Help customers discover and shop industrial and business heavy selection.
  • Navigate past regulations and expand selection.
  • Define, shape, and execute long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Onboard top commercial and industrial brands.
  • Drive best-in-class business, consumer, and bulk prices.
  • Help make Amazon a trusted name in procurement.
  • Deliver GL revenue via Fees, Ads, Coop.
  • Grow GL via inputs across selection, pricing, and convenience.
  • Audit the store experience.
  • Review selection, pricing, and selection gaps across B2C, B2B.
  • Work with AB, AWIPL team on scaling business inputs.
  • Visit offline commercial hubs and B2B melas to understand and solve customer frustrations.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of team management experience.
  • 7+ years of operational and/or retail management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion or inventory management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading and transforming highly effective organizations.
  • Experience with P&L responsibility and delivering strong financial results.
  • Strong interest in the B2B, commercial sectors industry.
  • Desire to create a unique and compelling customer experience.
  • Passion for retail.
  • Analytical horsepower to break down complex problems.
  • Strong will to get stuff done and deliver results no matter the obstacles.
  • Experience working with external vendors in strategic planning and contract negotiations.
  • Experience working with technical teams to build innovative, new technology.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results.
  • Support for workplace accommodations during application, hiring, and onboarding process for individuals with disabilities.
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Company

Amazon

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Bengaluru, India

Qualification

Bachelor

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