Amazon
Manager, Sourcing Prepared Foods & Bakery, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS)
Amazon, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Manager, Sourcing Prepared Foods & Bakery, Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS)
Job ID: 3157396 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Overview The Manager, Sourcing Prepared Foods & Bakery serves as the product owner and internal champion for our WW Grocery Store Private Brand business. They will own categories such as Perishable foods spanning prepared Foods & Bakery products and will manage, develop, and improve the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across Amazon and WFM-branded products. This role spans Food categories with a supply chain serving all Grocery channels – WFM Stores, Amazon Go, Amazon Fresh Stores, and online. The role works 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. The leader manages a team of six, acts as a trusted advisor for category teams, and serves as a subject matter expert in their category. They are a master negotiator, owning supplier/vendor partnerships and optimizing them over time to meet customer needs. This position requires an effective collaborator and owner, making decisive decisions across a multi‑functional team (product development, channel category merchandising, partner private brand teams, quality, and commercialization functions).
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, working backwards from customer needs to develop a compelling product roadmap.
Create and maintain detailed product requirement documents, PRFAQs, and six‑pager summaries to articulate product vision and strategy.
Act as the subject matter expert in private labeling, understanding supplier landscape and optimizing the portfolio.
Drive new product creation and renovation of existing products to ensure the portfolio supports 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 the product portfolio, ensuring delivery of financial targets and growth objectives.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews with data‑driven insights and root‑cause analysis.
Develop and maintain product dashboards with key performance indicators to track progress against goals.
Understand the critical Ps of Product, Price, Placement, and Promotion while working with partner teams to bring products to life effectively.
Make data‑informed decisions by leveraging qualitative and quantitative customer insights.
Collaborate with North America Category Manager stakeholders across multiple teams to achieve financial plans and category objectives.
Sourcing Excellence
Operate as a subject matter expert in the product category, including industry knowledge and supplier landscape.
Develop and nurture strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Implement supplier scorecarding and performance management systems to ensure quality, sustainability, and business outcomes.
Champion Organics, Fair Trade, Animal Welfare, Sustainability, and Quality Standards to advance the mission of Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh.
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 target price positions while maintaining margin requirements.
Balance customer value proposition with profit targets to deliver on our Conscious Capitalism principles.
Leadership & Team Development
Hire and develop the best talent, raising the bar with each hiring decision.
Mentor and train sourcing managers and other team members.
Communicate, represent, and uphold Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh core values and leadership principles.
Demonstrate bias for action, ownership mentality, and customer obsession in all activities.
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 is a strategic division that develops, sources, and manages our Whole Foods Market and Amazon‑branded proprietary food products across all geographic regions. Operating as a unified force, Private Brands supports North American and international operations by leveraging cross‑functional expertise in product development, sourcing, sensory, commercialization and quality assurance to bring products to market end‑to‑end across all WFM and Amazon channels. The collaboration allows WWGS to rapidly scale its food portfolio while maintaining consistent quality standards and efficient processes worldwide. This team manages the Amazon Saver, Amazon Grocery, byAmazon, Aplenty, Amazon Kitchen, 365 by WFM (including organic products), and Whole Foods Market brands.
Basic Qualifications
Experience managing and developing a high‑performance team.
5+ years of account management, project or program management, or buying experience.
Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing, promotion, or inventory management.
Experience working cross‑functionally across finance, marketing, or supply chain.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using data to influence business decisions.
Experience driving direction and alignment with cross‑functional teams.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Amazon is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary & Benefits Base salary range: USA, TX, Austin – $140,000.00 to $189,400.00 annually; USA, WA, Seattle – $140,000.00 to $189,400.00 annually.
Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance, optional 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.
Posted: January 12, 2026 (Updated about 23 hours ago)
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Overview The Manager, Sourcing Prepared Foods & Bakery serves as the product owner and internal champion for our WW Grocery Store Private Brand business. They will own categories such as Perishable foods spanning prepared Foods & Bakery products and will manage, develop, and improve the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across Amazon and WFM-branded products. This role spans Food categories with a supply chain serving all Grocery channels – WFM Stores, Amazon Go, Amazon Fresh Stores, and online. The role works 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. The leader manages a team of six, acts as a trusted advisor for category teams, and serves as a subject matter expert in their category. They are a master negotiator, owning supplier/vendor partnerships and optimizing them over time to meet customer needs. This position requires an effective collaborator and owner, making decisive decisions across a multi‑functional team (product development, channel category merchandising, partner private brand teams, quality, and commercialization functions).
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Development
Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, working backwards from customer needs to develop a compelling product roadmap.
Create and maintain detailed product requirement documents, PRFAQs, and six‑pager summaries to articulate product vision and strategy.
Act as the subject matter expert in private labeling, understanding supplier landscape and optimizing the portfolio.
Drive new product creation and renovation of existing products to ensure the portfolio supports 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 the product portfolio, ensuring delivery of financial targets and growth objectives.
Conduct weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews with data‑driven insights and root‑cause analysis.
Develop and maintain product dashboards with key performance indicators to track progress against goals.
Understand the critical Ps of Product, Price, Placement, and Promotion while working with partner teams to bring products to life effectively.
Make data‑informed decisions by leveraging qualitative and quantitative customer insights.
Collaborate with North America Category Manager stakeholders across multiple teams to achieve financial plans and category objectives.
Sourcing Excellence
Operate as a subject matter expert in the product category, including industry knowledge and supplier landscape.
Develop and nurture strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Implement supplier scorecarding and performance management systems to ensure quality, sustainability, and business outcomes.
Champion Organics, Fair Trade, Animal Welfare, Sustainability, and Quality Standards to advance the mission of Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh.
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 target price positions while maintaining margin requirements.
Balance customer value proposition with profit targets to deliver on our Conscious Capitalism principles.
Leadership & Team Development
Hire and develop the best talent, raising the bar with each hiring decision.
Mentor and train sourcing managers and other team members.
Communicate, represent, and uphold Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh core values and leadership principles.
Demonstrate bias for action, ownership mentality, and customer obsession in all activities.
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 is a strategic division that develops, sources, and manages our Whole Foods Market and Amazon‑branded proprietary food products across all geographic regions. Operating as a unified force, Private Brands supports North American and international operations by leveraging cross‑functional expertise in product development, sourcing, sensory, commercialization and quality assurance to bring products to market end‑to‑end across all WFM and Amazon channels. The collaboration allows WWGS to rapidly scale its food portfolio while maintaining consistent quality standards and efficient processes worldwide. This team manages the Amazon Saver, Amazon Grocery, byAmazon, Aplenty, Amazon Kitchen, 365 by WFM (including organic products), and Whole Foods Market brands.
Basic Qualifications
Experience managing and developing a high‑performance team.
5+ years of account management, project or program management, or buying experience.
Experience with vendor negotiations, pricing, promotion, or inventory management.
Experience working cross‑functionally across finance, marketing, or supply chain.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using data to influence business decisions.
Experience driving direction and alignment with cross‑functional teams.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Amazon is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any 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. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Salary & Benefits Base salary range: USA, TX, Austin – $140,000.00 to $189,400.00 annually; USA, WA, Seattle – $140,000.00 to $189,400.00 annually.
Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance, optional 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.
Posted: January 12, 2026 (Updated about 23 hours ago)
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