Getting Started with Amazon Business
How do I purchase from Amazon Business Canada via Kinetic GPO? Is there a cost?
Amazon Business customers must be registered as members of Kinetic GPO to use Amazon Business’s competitively solicited contracts. Please register to participate. There are no costs, minimum quantity requirements or spend limits with Kinetic GPO or to create an Amazon Business account.
To get started, follow these steps:
Step 1. Register to participate as a Kinetic GPO member HERE.
If you are already a member of Kinetic GPO, please proceed to step 2.
Step 2. Register for a FREE Amazon Business account by clicking HERE.
If you already have an Amazon Business account and are a member of Kinetic GPO, please proceed to step 3.
Step 3. Complete the contract enrollment by contacting us HERE.
Once you complete the form, an Amazon Business Customer Advisor will contact you within three business days to complete the registration process.
Connect with an Amazon Business Customer Advisor
Amazon Business customers must be registered as members of Kinetic GPO to use Amazon Business’s competitively solicited contracts. Please register to participate. There are no costs, minimum quantity requirements or spend limits with Kinetic GPO or to create an Amazon Business account.
To get started, follow these steps:
Step 1. Register to participate as a Kinetic GPO member HERE.
If you are already a member of Kinetic GPO, please proceed to step 2.
Step 2. Register for a FREE Amazon Business account by clicking HERE.
If you already have an Amazon Business account and are a member of Kinetic GPO, please proceed to step 3.
Step 3. Complete the contract enrollment by contacting us HERE.
Once you complete the form, an Amazon Business Customer Advisor will contact you within three business days to complete the registration process.
Connect with an Amazon Business Customer Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions
is amazon business free to join?
Yes, you can create a free Amazon Business Account. No commitment, no minimum turnover.
can i convert my current amazon account to an amazon business account
If you use your Amazon account for business purchases, you can convert your existing account to a business account. However, please ensure that the email ID associated with the account is your business email ID.
If you already use your business email ID on a personal Amazon account, we recommend to change to a personal email ID (you can do this in the 'Login & Security' option on Your Account). Once you have changed your email ID, create a new Amazon Business account with your business email ID.
We use email IDs as part of our account verification process to ensure that you work for the business you are creating an account for. We do not recommend the use of generic email IDs (e.g. [email protected]).
If you already use your business email ID on a personal Amazon account, we recommend to change to a personal email ID (you can do this in the 'Login & Security' option on Your Account). Once you have changed your email ID, create a new Amazon Business account with your business email ID.
We use email IDs as part of our account verification process to ensure that you work for the business you are creating an account for. We do not recommend the use of generic email IDs (e.g. [email protected]).
what are the pricing benefits i get when i join amazon business?
With access to business-only pricing, bulk discounts, and and price comparison from multiple sellers, you can save on more than a 12 million products.
what is the difference between amazon prime and business prime?
Amazon Prime is a membership program that offers the best of shopping and entertainment from Amazon. This includes shopping benefits such as free delivery, exclusive savings, access to special events like Prime Day, and entertainment benefits that include Prime Video, Amazon Music, Prime Reading, Prime Gaming, and more.
Business Prime is a separate membership program designed specifically for businesses available only on Amazon Business. With Business Prime, you can unlock the best of Amazon Business. Being a Business Prime member, you and your whole team get access to business-specific features and benefits based on the plan you select. Business Prime benefits include free shipping on eligible items, ability to guide your users to certain selection, visibility into your company’s spend, and more.
Business Prime is a separate membership program designed specifically for businesses available only on Amazon Business. With Business Prime, you can unlock the best of Amazon Business. Being a Business Prime member, you and your whole team get access to business-specific features and benefits based on the plan you select. Business Prime benefits include free shipping on eligible items, ability to guide your users to certain selection, visibility into your company’s spend, and more.
is there a step by step guide to registration?
Yes View our quick, step by step business registration guide here.
do i need my business id number or corporation number to register?
No, however providing your unique provincial ID number or corporation number in addition to general business info helps us verify your account quicker.
are you interested in selling on amazon business?
Does your company sell physical products, and you want to offer them to other companies on Amazon Business? The Amazon Business seller program offers a new set of features including lower fees on high volume transactions, automated VAT invoicing and ability to display VAT-exclusive prices among others. Tailor your offers to the needs of business customers, and increase your sales to businesses.
My entity has bid requirements. Can my organization use this program without going out to bid?
The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) provides legislative direction across all provinces and territories of Canada. In addition, there are regional trade agreements that may impact procurement laws depending on your jurisdiction:
Trade agreements (along with government directives and policies) generally require public sector purchasers to conduct open, competitive procurement processes. This requirement arises if the estimated value of the goods or services to be purchased exceeds certain value thresholds.
This means that once the value threshold is exceeded, the purchaser must purchase from a contractor who is successful in a competitive process (e.g. a request for proposals, request for quotation) that is open to the entire marketplace. That competitive process must meet the requirements of applicable trade treaties, which usually involves posting notices, disclosing relevant information, running a fair evaluation process, etc.
All Kinetic GPO’s contracts, including the one with Amazon, involve a competitive process that meet the requirement of applicable trade agreements. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements for most entities. Kinetic GPO’s contracting processes, policies, and procedures, can be accessed here.
- The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement (OQTCA) for Ontario and Quebec
- The Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive
- The New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia
- The Atlantic Trade and Procurement Partnership (ATPP)
Trade agreements (along with government directives and policies) generally require public sector purchasers to conduct open, competitive procurement processes. This requirement arises if the estimated value of the goods or services to be purchased exceeds certain value thresholds.
This means that once the value threshold is exceeded, the purchaser must purchase from a contractor who is successful in a competitive process (e.g. a request for proposals, request for quotation) that is open to the entire marketplace. That competitive process must meet the requirements of applicable trade treaties, which usually involves posting notices, disclosing relevant information, running a fair evaluation process, etc.
All Kinetic GPO’s contracts, including the one with Amazon, involve a competitive process that meet the requirement of applicable trade agreements. This satisfies the competitive bid requirements for most entities. Kinetic GPO’s contracting processes, policies, and procedures, can be accessed here.
How do I know if my agency has already adopted the contract?
Please complete the contract registration form by clicking HERE. Once you complete the form, an Amazon Business Customer Advisor will contact you within 3 business days
What are the benefits of the contract between Amazon Business and Kinetic GPO?
By purchasing through a contract that has been competitively awarded by Kinetic GPO, your business gains access to quantity discounts, business-only selection, and tools that can save you time and money to help run your business efficiently. There are no minimum spend thresholds, or commitments. Close the account at any time.
Do you have questions about Amazon Business? Connect with an Amazon Business Customer Advisor
To take advantage of Member benefits, please contact:
Melissa Jackson
Business Development Manager
[email protected]
Melissa Jackson
Business Development Manager
[email protected]