Sr. Professional Strategic Sourcing - Interior/Exterior Finishes, Exterior Signage, and Flooring (Full-Time Hybrid)
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 https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
About us:
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
A role with Strategic Sourcing is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target’s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise over $15 billion in annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced goods and services. You’ll share and promote best practices across the company while developing deep category expertise and close client relationships. You’ll also collaborate with internal partners who use world-class sourcing tools and processes, build total cost of ownership financial models, deliver operational leadership, and champion supplier engagement in order to optimize leverage for Target.
Primary Function / Principal Duties & Responsibilities
As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you’ll act as a credible expert and be responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team’s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with the guidance of a Lead or Director. You’ll partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed.
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.
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+ 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 will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, 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. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.
Benefits Eligibility
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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 [email protected]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is : 06/19/2026