Vendor Manager

Job Title: Retail Vendor Manager Client Location: ONSITE; Bellevue, WA Salary/Pay Rate: $38.03 to $42.26/Hourly (W2) Hours: Full-time Duration: Approx. 6 Month Assignment (Extension & Conversion Potential) Job Description: Make a real impact on a global scale! We're partnering with a Fortune 500 company revolutionizing online retail, returns, and recommerce. They're committed to sustainability and minimizing their environmental footprint, and you can be a part of it. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on innovation and making a difference. As a Vendor Manager, you'll be a key player in optimizing the profitability of a significant product category. You'll dive deep into data, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with internal teams to implement solutions. Your analytical skills and business acumen will directly impact the company's bottom line and contribute to a more sustainable future. What You'll Do: • Manage and optimize assigned portions of the category profit and loss (P&L) • Develop and execute plans to drive revenue and margin growth • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve customer and seller issues • Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline communication and processes • Analyze data, create visualizations, and provide insights to support business reviews • Negotiate with vendors and manage vendor relationships Must-Haves: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field • 3+ years of experience in retail, operations, product/program management, or business management/consulting, with a proven track record of successful negotiations and results delivery • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, lookups, formulas, data cleansing, array formulas) • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Nice-to-Haves: • Academic or internship experience in data analysis, supply chain, or procurement • Experience with financial analysis • Experience with SQL • Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical teams • Knowledge of reverse logistics or recommerce operations The target hiring compensation range for this role is $38.03 to $42.26 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. About Aquent Talent: Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.