Category Manager, Non-Foods, WWGS Private Brands

The Sourcing Manager serves as the product owner and internal champion for our Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS) Private Brand business, focusing on our food and non-foods categories. In this role, you will own managing, developing, and improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across our non-foods Amazon and Whole Foods Market (WFM)-branded products with guidance. This role is responsible for improving the structural profitability of our private brand assortment across both Amazon and WFM branded products. The Sourcing Manager role is unique in that it spans categories with a supply chain serving all Grocery channels including WFM Stores, Amazon Fresh 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 the owner of supplier relationships in your categories, you will lead negotiations with guidance from senior team members 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 - Be 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, 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 - Operate as a subject matter expert in your product category, 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