Sr. Professional, Contingent Labor & Vendor Management System
About The Position
As a Sr. Professional, Contingent Labor & Vendor Management System (VMS), you will serve as a trusted advisor in contingent workforce strategy and a business subject matter expert in VMS tools and processes. You will lead sourcing and onboarding of contingent labor across Stores, Distribution Centers, HQ, and other enterprise functions, while driving continuous improvement in VMS platform usage, configuration, and integration. The role balances strategic program management with hands-on system expertise to ensure Target’s contingent labor program is cost-effective, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business needs. It includes supporting VMS configuration, workflows, adoption, and improvements; partnering with Technology and Product teams on system functionality; managing contingent labor sourcing and supplier relationships; and collaborating with stakeholders and senior leaders. This position operates in a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day arrangement. Work is performed both onsite at the assigned Target HQ MN location and virtually, depending on the role, team, and daily tasks. Work duties cannot be performed outside the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target.
Requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5+ years of relevant work experience in contingent labor program management and/or VMS system management.
- Ability to translate business needs into system requirements and influence configuration, workflows, and data management decisions.
- Strong project management skills, including leading cross-functional efforts, tracking progress, and delivering in fast-paced environments.
- Negotiation skills and experience reviewing contracts and mitigating risks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
Nice To Haves
- VMS experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the VMS platform business expert, supporting business configuration, workflows, and adoption of best practices.
- Partner with Technology and Product teams to design, test, and implement new system functionality.
- Evaluate system usage, industry trends, and user feedback to prioritize improvements and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Lead change management efforts to optimize processes and enhance the user experience.
- Use metrics, root cause analysis, and insights to anticipate impacts and proactively drive system and process improvements.
- Lead sourcing, onboarding, and management of contractors, consultants, and professional services engagements.
- Partner with business stakeholders to assess requirements, define sourcing strategies, and deliver timely, cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
- Negotiate contract documents to mitigate risk and align with company policies.
- Generate, analyze, and present data trends to identify opportunities and recommend enhancements to processes and supplier performance.
- Manage supplier relationships to align with Target’s goals and drive value through collaboration and performance management.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, acting as a trusted advisor to business partners.
- Build relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and senior leaders, using communication and storytelling to influence outcomes.
- Act as a culture champion, inspiring peers and promoting collaboration across Procurement and Contingent Labor teams.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to peers and cross-functional partners.
Benefits
- Eligible team members and their dependents may receive medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits.
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
