Buyer - Produce, Fruit

Target•Minneapolis, MN

7d•$73,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Produce Buyer, Fruit, you’ll drive omnichannel growth by developing profitable guest centric strategies & assortments rooted in insights, innovation, quality and emerging trends. You’ll 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 growth. In this merchandising and sourcing role, you will own your produce category, building differentiated assortments that balance sales, margin, freshness and supply chain complexity. You’ll 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. You’ll 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s 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

Nice To Haves

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 stakeholders
Passion for produce, trends and delivering the Best at Home Eating Experience
Leads with a guest first mindset and strong operational and financial acumen

Responsibilities

Develop and execute guest led category strategies that drive growth, profitability and differentiation
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