Sr. Category Merchant Manager, Whole Foods Market, Supplier Engagement

Benefits

Parental leave

20 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Non-birth-parent leave

6 weeks From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Family-building benefits

• Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
• Surrogacy assistance: Not verified

Mental health support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Relocation assistance

Not verified

Childcare support

Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Learning budget

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Verification

Source-linked checked Jun 7, 2026

Salary

$140K-$190K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

401(k) match

Reported from DOL Form 5500 industry filing (not employer-specific)

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$54,964 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

-1.7% - Decline

200% above the BLS role benchmark for retail aggregate.

Posted salary is far from this role benchmark; treat it as low confidence.

Matched to SOC 41-2031 - Retail aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Retail From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

Shift type

Not verified

Weekend work

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Company

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

Application

Cover letter

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Assessment

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Deadline

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Where they hire

State eligibility is not yet verified.

About this role

Sr. Category Merchant Manager, Whole Foods Market, Supplier Engagement Austin, Texas, USA 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

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