Sr. Sourcing Manager – Close to Business Stationery Celebrations (Owned Brand)

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Target is an iconic beloved and well recognized brand a Fortune 50 company and one of Americas leading retailers.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers the innovative guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Targets resources and partnerships worldwide Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores.

A role in Sourcing means having a hand in developing products that have a positive impact on people and the planet. We integrate our sourcing capabilities with our propensity for quality and social responsibility to positively impact the cost and quality of our products. We care about the lives of the people who make the products Target guests love and were mindful of the impact our manufacturing practices have on the Sourcing youll apply your knowledge of supply chain to drive the success and growth of Targets owned brands. The Sourcing team starts at the very earliest stages of product development builds out the costing models and tracks where product stands at every step in the production cycle from overseas shipping to our import warehouses distribution centers and stores. And since Target is indeed a global company in this role you will work closely with your overseas team to analyze macro trends and build out a comprehensive sourcing strategy. Youll be a close point-of-contact with Target team members in sourcing offices located in 20 countries around the globe and youll support their work as liaisons among buyers product developers and overseas partners.

As a Close to Business Senior Sourcing Manager you will work collaboratively with a cross-functional team including Target Merchants and Product Design and Development to turn ideas into the merchandise on our stores shelves and online channels. You will be responsible for partnering with overseas and western hemisphere sourcing as well as external suppliers to deliver high-quality trend-right merchandise at a great value to our guests. You will drive sourcing strategies that align to strategic business goals and the critical needs of the category as well as utilize advanced negotiating skills to help Target achieve our financial plans. You will build and present costing and profitability scenarios and options to business and design team. You will develop and manage a supplier matrix strategy that achieves global balance optimal performance and delivers on cost quality and responsible sourcing expectations. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of relevant sourcing or merchandising experience
• Respects appreciates and values diverse voices and approaches
• Committed to creating equitable experiences and fostering an inclusive team
• Demonstrated leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving
• Ability to work effectively with varying groups of people globally both internal and external to achieve business results
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Ability to prioritize among competing deliverables and collaborate with and influence a broad group of partners and stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-past and constantly evolving environment

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members 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.

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