Sr Buyer Produce

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At the heart of our continued success is a bold creative and innovative Marketing organization that fuels one of the worlds most beloved brands. Target Marketing is known for inspiring and delighting guests connecting them to the products experiences and moments that make Target unique.

We study our guests deeply to uncover emerging needs and insights shaping every interaction to build brand love. Our team of marketing and merchandising experts insists on a clear cohesive understanding of our business objectives guest behaviors and strategic priorities. Through collaboration with both internal partners and external agencies we bring to life award-winning creative work and uniquely engaging promotional marketing. By leveraging our collective expertise and nurturing a culture of openness curiosity and support we deliver an experience that only Target can provide.

About the Role: Sr. Buyer Produce - Fruit
As a Produce Buyer youll drive omnichannel growth by developing profitable guest centric strategies & assortments rooted in insights innovation quality and emerging trends. Youll leverage a deep understanding of guest behavior and the competitive landscape to craft strategies that fuel category performance drive market share gains and long term this merchandising and sourcing role you will own your produce category building differentiated assortments that balance sales margin market share freshness and supply chain complexity. Youll play a key role in delivering the Best at Home Eating experience by curating high quality trend forward and exclusive offerings that set Target apart. Youll work cross functionally across your Business Unit Quality Management Marketing Supply Chain Pricing and Store Operations influencing partners and aligning strategies to drive results and deliver the Best at Home Eating experience across all channels.

Core Responsibilities
Develop and execute guest led category strategies that drive growth profitability and differentiation
Lead your business unit by bringing your roundtable together to align on strategy and enabling category success
Analyze consumer trends competition and supply markets to inform decisions and identify opportunities
Build and manage supplier and grower partnerships and negotiate contracts
Plan profitable assortments across stores and digital
Partner cross functionally with supply chain quality management stores and pricing teams to deliver seamless execution of your strategy
Translate business and financial performance into actionable insights while balancing margin sales market share and freshness
Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You
Thrives in a fast paced dynamic environment and effectively engages cross functional partners
Demonstrates strong accountability adaptability and comfort with ambiguity
Exceptional communicator who simplifies complex information into clear actionable insights
Strategic thinker who translates vision into execution and drives outcomes without direct authority
Proven ability to lead cross functional initiatives and influence diverse stakehol ers
Passion for produce trends and delivering the Best at Home Eating Experience
Leads with a guest first mindset and strong operational and financial acumen

Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated success influencing cross functional teams and managing beyond direct scope
Strong collaboration relationship building and influencing skills
Deep understanding of business metrics insights and merchandising frameworks
Proven ability to manage complex projects in an ambiguous environment
Passion for inclusivity and diverse perspectives

Work Arrangement and Location
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 be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending on business needs team priorities and daily work requirements.

Benefits Eligibility

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