• Sr. Category Merchant Manager

    Amazon (Austin, TX)


    Description

    At Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores through Whole Foods Market, we're more than a grocery store — we’re a mission-driven community focused on nourishing people and the planet. As our Sr. Category Merchant Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of food by turning supplier relationships into meaningful, long-term partnerships that are rooted in shared values and mutual growth.

     

    In this high-impact role, you'll lead strategic negotiations with our most important suppliers, distributors, and third-party vendors moving beyond transactions to cultivate transformational alliances. From joint business planning and purpose-aligned top-to-top sessions to data-driven cost negotiations and innovative promotional strategies, you’ll ensure every conversation advances value for our customers, our partners, and our planet.

     

    This position is located in Austin, TX with the expectation of being onsite 5 days a week.

     

    Key job responsibilities

    Strategic Partner Management:

    • Conducting annual supplier tiering exercise to identify and develop strategic partnerships

    • Creating and executing annual partner engagement roadmaps with clear ROI metrics

    • Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

    • Developing and implementing strategic initiatives to drive profitability and business growth

    Financial Management:

    • Analyzing and optimizing supplier funding collections to maximize profitability

    • Managing P&L impacts of partnership initiatives

    • Tracking and reporting financial value creation from partnerships

    • Identifying cost-saving opportunities through strategic negotiations

    Partnership Development:

    • Leading and facilitating key partnership processes including:

    o Joint Business Planning

    o Top to Top meetings

    o Innovation meetings

    o Strategic negotiations

    • Creating and executing annual supplier communication strategies

    • Developing best practices for collaborative engagement

    • Coaching category merchants on partnership and negotiation strategies

    Skills:

    Collaborative Negotiation and Partnering:

    • Strong understanding of negotiation frameworks and collaborative approaches

    • Ability to identify mutual gains and create value-driven solutions

    • Excellence in strategic questioning and active listening

    • Effective communication and messaging skills

    • Understanding of leverage points and their appropriate use

    Business and Financial Acumen:

    • Deep understanding of P&L management and financial metrics

    • Ability to identify and execute profit-driving initiatives

    • Strong analytical skills to evaluate business opportunities

    • Understanding of supplier and distributor business models

    • Capability to align partnership strategies with financial goals

    Facilitation and Leadership:

    • Design and lead effective cross-functional meetings and processes

    • Drive collaborative problem-solving and innovation

    • Ensure accountability and follow-through on commitments

    • Build consensus and maintain productive relationships

    • Document and track outcomes and action items

    Strategic Problem-Solving:

    • Identify and overcome business challenges

    • Develop solutions that maximize value for all parties

    • Balance competing priorities and interests

    • Drive profitable growth through strategic thinking

    Basic Qualifications

    - 6+ years of profit & loss management experience

    - Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel

    - Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.)

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Self-motivated with ability to adapt in a dynamic environment

     

    - Innovative mindset with strong business acumen

     

    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.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $126,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $208,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.