Strategic Sourcing Lead- Retail Brand Experience (RBX) Marketing

Brooklyn Park, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 92000 - 166000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The pay range is $92000.00 - $166000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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 benefits for eligible team members include 401(k) employee discount short term disability long term disability paid sick leave paid national holidays and paid competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at a Strategic Sourcing Lead youll act as a trusted advisor independently leading sourcing strategies negotiations and category initiatives consistently delivering on fundamentals andadvancedsourcing techniques through the execution of complex and/or ambiguousprojectswithtailored engagement models that deliver measurable and sustainable value for Target. Youll own grow and proactively pipeline your book of business and will be accountable for driving strategy execution and results. Youll lead cross-functional project teams shape sourcing approaches and serve as the primary contact for complex supplier relationships within your portfolio.

Youll bring a consultant mindset to your work identifying insights building influence and helping business partners make decisions grounded in cost risk and operational impact. Youll collaborate closely with legal finance business and supplier partners to ensure sourcing outcomes are structured intentional and forward-looking. Youll also help define and evolve Targets sourcing capabilities and best practices by applying emerging skills in automation market intelligence and digital tooling and drive change across your book of business with speed and agility. You identify and effectively manage a variety of conflict solutions.

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

Own and execute sourcing strategies for a growing book of business including complex or highly visible categories
Lead cross-functional teams through project scoping RFP development supplier evaluation and decision-making
Independently lead supplier negotiations and scenario modeling incorporating TCO frameworks risk mitigation and contractual terms to optimize outcomes and generate results-based scenarios
Communicate sourcing strategy and recommendations using insights visuals and storytelling tailored to the business audience
Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
Partner with legal on contracting strategy analysis markups & escalation issues ensuring terms align with business goals
Mentor peers and team members (formally or informally) helping grow sourcing capability across the team
Track and report value delivery across projects and events ensuring visibility to leadership and finance
Stay current on market trends cost drivers regulatory shifts and macroeconomic indicators relevant to your space
Apply advanced use of data and analytics to forecast savings identify sourcing opportunities and assess supplier health
Champion integrity and ethical sourcing practices

About you

7 years of relevant experience in sourcing procurement or business operations
Demonstrated ability to independently lead sourcing strategies supplier negotiations and/or project delivery
Proven success influencing business stakeholders and building trust in ambiguous cross-functional environments
Experience working with suppliers legal and other enterprise partners to structure sourcing agreements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including comfort with executive storytelling and presentation delivery
Familiarity with sourcing and contracting platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa)
Strong data literacy and analytical skills; able to translate supplier and financial data into business decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)
Strong curiosity resilience and comfort with complexity and change
Experience applying automation AI and market intelligence tools to improve sourcing outcomes and supplier insights
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced hybrid and global team environment and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Committed to ethical behavior business integrity and inclusive collaboration

This position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as Flex for Your Day) work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member worksfull-time from home oran alternatelocation thats 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 members 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.

Benefits Eligibility

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Application deadline is : 02/15/2026

The pay range is $92000.00 - $166000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on include labor markets and in some instancesmay include education work experience and 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...

The pay range is $92000.00 - $166000.00

Own and execute sourcing strategies for a growing book of business including complex or highly visible categories
Lead cross-functional teams through project scoping RFP development supplier evaluation and decision-making
Independently lead supplier negotiations and scenario modeling incorporating TCO frameworks risk mitigation and contractual terms to optimize outcomes and generate results-based scenarios
Communicate sourcing strategy and recommendations using insights visuals and storytelling tailored to the business audience
Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
Partner with legal on contracting strategy analysis markups & escalation issues ensuring terms align with business goals
Mentor peers and team members (formally or informally) helping grow sourcing capability across the team
Track and report value delivery across projects and events ensuring visibility to leadership and finance
Stay current on market trends cost drivers regulatory shifts and macroeconomic indicators relevant to your space
Apply advanced use of data and analytics to forecast savings identify sourcing opportunities and assess supplier health
Champion integrity and ethical sourcing practices

About you

7 years of relevant experience in sourcing procurement or business operations
Demonstrated ability to independently lead sourcing strategies supplier negotiations and/or project delivery
Proven success influencing business stakeholders and building trust in ambiguous cross-functional environments
Experience working with suppliers legal and other enterprise partners to structure sourcing agreements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including comfort with executive storytelling and presentation delivery
Familiarity with sourcing and contracting platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba Coupa)
Strong data literacy and analytical skills; able to translate supplier and financial data into business decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word)
Strong curiosity resilience and comfort with complexity and change
Experience applying automation AI and market intelligence tools to improve sourcing outcomes and supplier insights
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced hybrid and global team environment and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Committed to ethical behavior business integrity and inclusive collaboration

Benefits Eligibility

Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Application deadline is : 02/15/2026