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Sourcing Manager roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting procurement and strategic sourcing careers in the United States.
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The Sourcing Manager serves as the product owner and internal champion for our Worldwide Grocery Store Private Brand business, focusing on our food categories. In this role, you will own managing, developing, and improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across our Amazon and WFM-branded products. This role is responsible for improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across both Amazon and Whole Foods Market (WFM) branded products. The Sourcing Manager role is unique in that it spans Food categories with a supply chain serving all Grocery channels including WFM Stores and online. You will work backwards from customer needs to develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy that delivers exceptional products while meeting financial guardrails and targets across all channels. You will support our category teams across Grocery channels and develop your expertise in your owned category. As you manage supplier relationships in your categories, you will partner with senior team members on negotiations and optimize partnerships over time to meet the needs of our customers.
As this role manages both Whole Foods Market and Amazon Private Brands, you must be a strong champion for both brands' distinct missions and values. This means being passionate about WFM's commitment to nourishing people and the planet, while embracing Amazon's mission to make delicious food accessible and affordable for everyone.
Key job responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development:
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned categories, working backwards from customer needs to develop a compelling product roadmap from concept through successful launch.
- Develop compelling business cases and annual roadmaps based on market analysis and customer insights.
- Create and maintain detailed product requirement documents, PRFAQs, and six-pagers to articulate product vision and strategy.
- Become the subject matter expert on their categories within the private labeling space, understanding the supplier landscape and optimizing our portfolio.
- Drive both new product creation and renovation of existing products to ensure the total portfolio is optimized to support business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to fill the innovation pipeline through customer insights, market research, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner with Product Commercialization, R&D, Legal, and Quality Assurance to bring products to market efficiently while managing risk.
- Establish and track meaningful metrics to measure product performance and customer satisfaction.
Business Ownership & Analytics:
- Own the P&L for your product portfolio with guidance from senior team members, ensuring delivery of financial targets and growth objectives.
- Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews with data-driven insights and root cause analysis.
- Understand the critical Ps of Product, Price, Placement, and Promotion working with their partner teams to ensure their products are brought to life effectively for our customers.
- Make data-informed decisions by leveraging both qualitative and quantitative customer insights.
- Collaborate with NA Category Merchant stakeholders across multiple teams (e.g. WFM Stores, Amazon.com) on achieving financial plans and category objectives.
Sourcing Excellence:
- Learn your category to become the subject matter expert, including industry knowledge and supplier landscape.
- Develop and nurture strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Champion Organics, Fair Trade, Animal Welfare, Sustainability and Quality Standards to advance the mission of Whole Foods Market.
- Partner with Global Purchasing Teams, Distribution, and Regions to ensure alignment to category strategy.
Product Experience Optimization:
- Drive packaging innovation that enhances customer experience while supporting sustainability goals.
- Influence product placement decisions through data-driven insights and customer decision tree methodology.
- Collaborate with Pricing team to ensure products meet target price positions while maintaining margin requirements.
- Balance customer value proposition with profit targets to deliver on our Conscious Capitalism principles.
- Communicate, represent, and uphold Whole Foods Market core values and leadership principles.
- Demonstrate bias for action, ownership mentality, and customer obsession in all activities.
A day in the life
Your day might begin with analyzing market trends and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance various products through different development stages - from ingredient sourcing to packaging design. You'll participate in product tasting sessions, review production specifications, and work with suppliers to ensure quality standards. Regular meetings with stakeholders will keep projects on track, while you simultaneously monitor the performance of existing products and adjust strategies accordingly.
About the team
Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) is a global retail organization dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience through enhanced efficiency, quality, and affordability. At its core, WWGS Private Brands (PB) serves as a crucial strategic division that develops, sources, and manages our Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded proprietary food products across all geographic regions. This team also leads the Whole Body assortment, which includes non-food and health/wellness products for WFM. Operating as a unified force, Private Brands supports both North American and International operations by leveraging cross-functional expertise in product development, sourcing, sensory, commercialization and quality assurance to bring our products to market end-to-end across all WFM and Amazon channels. Through the integration of Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded products, Private Brands enables WWGS to deliver high-quality, innovative products and brands while maintaining operational excellence across diverse global markets. This team manages the Amazon Saver, Amazon Grocery, byAmazon, Aplenty, Amazon Kitchen, 365 by WFM (including our organic products), and Whole Foods Market brands.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- 3+ years of with Excel experience
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 73,300.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Sourcing Manager serves as the product owner and internal champion for our Worldwide Grocery Store Private Brand business, focusing on our food categories. In this role, you will own managing, developing, and improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across our Amazon and WFM-branded products. This role is responsible for improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across both Amazon and Whole Foods Market (WFM) branded products. The Sourcing Manager role is unique in that it spans Food categories with a supply chain serving all Grocery channels including WFM Stores and online. You will work backwards from customer needs to develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy that delivers exceptional products while meeting financial guardrails and targets across all channels. You will support our category teams across Grocery channels and develop your expertise in your owned category. As you manage supplier relationships in your categories, you will partner with senior team members on negotiations and optimize partnerships over time to meet the needs of our customers.
As this role manages both Whole Foods Market and Amazon Private Brands, you must be a strong champion for both brands' distinct missions and values. This means being passionate about WFM's commitment to nourishing people and the planet, while embracing Amazon's mission to make delicious food accessible and affordable for everyone.
Key job responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development:
- Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned categories, working backwards from customer needs to develop a compelling product roadmap from concept through successful launch.
- Develop compelling business cases and annual roadmaps based on market analysis and customer insights.
- Create and maintain detailed product requirement documents, PRFAQs, and six-pagers to articulate product vision and strategy.
- Become the subject matter expert on their categories within the private labeling space, understanding the supplier landscape and optimizing our portfolio.
- Drive both new product creation and renovation of existing products to ensure the total portfolio is optimized to support business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to fill the innovation pipeline through customer insights, market research, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Partner with Product Commercialization, R&D, Legal, and Quality Assurance to bring products to market efficiently while managing risk.
- Establish and track meaningful metrics to measure product performance and customer satisfaction.
Business Ownership & Analytics:
- Own the P&L for your product portfolio with guidance from senior team members, ensuring delivery of financial targets and growth objectives.
- Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly business reviews with data-driven insights and root cause analysis.
- Understand the critical Ps of Product, Price, Placement, and Promotion working with their partner teams to ensure their products are brought to life effectively for our customers.
- Make data-informed decisions by leveraging both qualitative and quantitative customer insights.
- Collaborate with NA Category Merchant stakeholders across multiple teams (e.g. WFM Stores, Amazon.com) on achieving financial plans and category objectives.
Sourcing Excellence:
- Learn your category to become the subject matter expert, including industry knowledge and supplier landscape.
- Develop and nurture strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and operational excellence.
- Champion Organics, Fair Trade, Animal Welfare, Sustainability and Quality Standards to advance the mission of Whole Foods Market.
- Partner with Global Purchasing Teams, Distribution, and Regions to ensure alignment to category strategy.
Product Experience Optimization:
- Drive packaging innovation that enhances customer experience while supporting sustainability goals.
- Influence product placement decisions through data-driven insights and customer decision tree methodology.
- Collaborate with Pricing team to ensure products meet target price positions while maintaining margin requirements.
- Balance customer value proposition with profit targets to deliver on our Conscious Capitalism principles.
- Communicate, represent, and uphold Whole Foods Market core values and leadership principles.
- Demonstrate bias for action, ownership mentality, and customer obsession in all activities.
A day in the life
Your day might begin with analyzing market trends and customer feedback to identify new product opportunities. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance various products through different development stages - from ingredient sourcing to packaging design. You'll participate in product tasting sessions, review production specifications, and work with suppliers to ensure quality standards. Regular meetings with stakeholders will keep projects on track, while you simultaneously monitor the performance of existing products and adjust strategies accordingly.
About the team
Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) is a global retail organization dedicated to revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience through enhanced efficiency, quality, and affordability. At its core, WWGS Private Brands (PB) serves as a crucial strategic division that develops, sources, and manages our Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded proprietary food products across all geographic regions. This team also leads the Whole Body assortment, which includes non-food and health/wellness products for WFM. Operating as a unified force, Private Brands supports both North American and International operations by leveraging cross-functional expertise in product development, sourcing, sensory, commercialization and quality assurance to bring our products to market end-to-end across all WFM and Amazon channels. Through the integration of Whole Foods Market (WFM) and Amazon-branded products, Private Brands enables WWGS to deliver high-quality, innovative products and brands while maintaining operational excellence across diverse global markets. This team manages the Amazon Saver, Amazon Grocery, byAmazon, Aplenty, Amazon Kitchen, 365 by WFM (including our organic products), and Whole Foods Market brands.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
- 5+ years of retail, operations, product or program management, or business management/consulting with negotiations and delivering results experience
- 3+ years of with Excel experience
- Experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing large data sets and utilizing to drive performance and process improvements
- Experience in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotion, inventory management, and product development
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, TX, AUSTIN - 73,300.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 128,300.00 USD annually
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Frame your credentials for specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or procurement must directly align with the Sourcing Manager role. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for sourcing or procurement roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process are faster to move from offer to sponsorship than those filing for the first time.
Address specialty occupation during interviews
Sourcing Manager roles with broad, generalist duties can face scrutiny over specialty occupation status. Be prepared to explain how your role requires a specific body of theoretical knowledge, not just general business skills, and ask employers to reflect that in the job description.
Confirm your employer understands E-3 timelines
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, which adds at least seven to ten business days to the pre-interview timeline. Make sure your offer letter leaves room for this step before your proposed start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful if your employer's HR team has no prior E-3 visa experience and needs guidance through the DOL and consulate steps.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate wait times
Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates each have different appointment availability. Build at least three to six weeks of buffer between your accepted offer and your proposed U.S. start date to avoid pressure on both you and your employer if scheduling runs long.
E-3 Visa Sourcing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Sourcing Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Sourcing Manager roles at employers with verified E-3 and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored an Australian professional. Filter by role and location to find positions where sponsorship is a realistic outcome, not an afterthought.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Sourcing Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It can, but the role description matters. A Sourcing Manager position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, business, or engineering to meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles described as requiring a degree in any field, or where a degree is preferred rather than required, are at greater risk of a visa denial. Ask your employer to tighten the job description before filing the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Sourcing Manager roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has two major advantages over the H-1B visa for this role: there is no lottery, and the annual cap of 10,500 visas has never been reached, meaning you can apply at any time of year. The H-1B requires entering a random lottery with roughly one-in-four selection odds, which makes multi-year career planning far less predictable for sourcing professionals.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Sourcing Manager?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the United States. You can start working for the new employer after the LCA is certified if you're already inside the U.S. and your current E-3 status is still valid. Timing matters: don't resign until the new LCA is at least in process.