Job Description

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The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at .

You’ll leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You’ll develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You’ll operate collaboratively with leadership in application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting our vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you’ll build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications – positioning yourself for future growth.

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Local candidates are required to work a minimum of 1 day in office. The team offices out of our Brooklyn Park campus. The return to office is fluid and may increase to more days over time.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and execute sourcing events within a defined book of business
• Support preparation and facilitation of supplier negotiations, including drafting offers, analyzing scenarios, and creating summaries
• Communicate status updates, scenarios, and recommendations to business partners with a Total Cost of Ownership focus
• Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
• Use standard tools and templates to build pricing models and evaluate proposals
• Partner with legal on contract drafting, analysis, markups, contract finalization, and interpret relevant business impact
• Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners
• Collaborate with peers and leaders to support cross-category initiatives, playbook consistency, and internal projects
• Document savings, supplier decisions, and outcomes in required systems
• Stay current on category-specific trends and sourcing market dynamics
• Act with integrity and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior
• Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset

About You

• 2-6 years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience in public speaking and presenting)
• Experience working in cross-functional teams or project environments
• Exposure to supplier negotiations or sourcing events
• Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing
• Familiarity with sourcing or contract tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa)
• Demonstrated data literacy – able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events
• Effective in hybrid and global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as "Flex for Your Day") work arrangement based on Target's needs.  A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year.  A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.  

Application deadline is : 01/04/2026

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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