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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 with guidance. 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
- Partner with senior team members to 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, Amazon Fresh) 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 collaborative structure allows WWGS to rapidly scale its food portfolio while maintaining consistent quality standards and efficient processes throughout its worldwide operations. 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
- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
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 - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 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 with guidance. 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
- Partner with senior team members to 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, Amazon Fresh) 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 collaborative structure allows WWGS to rapidly scale its food portfolio while maintaining consistent quality standards and efficient processes throughout its worldwide operations. 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
- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Access or SQL
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration
- Experience with business analysis and P&L management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
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 - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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Map your degree to a qualifying retail role
H-1B1 visa eligibility requires a direct link between your bachelor's degree field and the job. A business or supply chain degree supports a buying or planning role far more cleanly than a general retail associate position, so target titles your credential can anchor.
Use O*NET to verify specialty occupation status
Before applying, check the O*NET occupation profile for your target retail title. Roles classified at Job Zone 4 or 5 with a required bachelor's degree field carry the strongest case for specialty occupation designation under H-1B1 visa requirements.
Search Migrate Mate to find H-1B1 sponsoring employers
Retail chains vary widely in their willingness to sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas. Migrate Mate filters employers by actual DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you're targeting companies with a verified record of sponsoring roles like yours.
Ask recruiters about LCA filing timing upfront
The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before your consular appointment. Confirm the recruiter understands this step and has done it before. Retail employers new to H-1B1 visa sometimes confuse it with the H-1B lottery process.
Prepare a credential evaluation before your interview
If your Singapore degree is a three-year polytechnic diploma or a degree from a local university with a different credit structure, get a U.S. equivalency evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before the consulate appointment to preempt any specialty occupation challenge.
Time your job search around Singapore public holidays
H-1B1 visa consular interviews are scheduled through the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. Processing windows can shift around major public holidays. Factor at least four to six weeks between LCA certification and your available interview date when negotiating a start date with your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do retail jobs qualify for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Not all retail jobs qualify. The H-1B1 visa requires the role to be a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific related field. Store associate and cashier roles don't qualify. Retail management, merchandising, buying, demand planning, and e-commerce analytics roles with a clear degree requirement typically do.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for retail roles?
The H-1B1 visa is faster and more predictable for Singaporean nationals. There's no lottery, the 5,400-slot annual cap has never been exhausted, and you apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore rather than waiting for USCIS petition adjudication. The trade-off is that H-1B1 doesn't grant dual intent, so you can't simultaneously pursue permanent residence.
How do I find retail employers that sponsor H-1B1 Singapore visas?
Migrate Mate is built for exactly this search. It filters employer listings by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify retail companies that have already sponsored H-1B1 visa or H-1B roles similar to yours. That filing history is the clearest signal that a company's HR and legal teams are set up to handle your sponsorship.
What documents does my retail employer need to prepare for H-1B1 sponsorship?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL and posts a public notice at the worksite for ten business days. They also prepare a support letter confirming the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. You handle the DS-160, pay the MRV fee, and bring the certified LCA to your consular interview along with your offer letter and degree credentials.
Can I work for multiple retail employers on an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Each employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application and support your visa status independently. Concurrent employment is possible but uncommon in retail, and each position must independently meet the specialty occupation standard. Switching employers requires your new employer to complete the full LCA process before you begin working for them.