Sr Professional Strategic Sourcing - Tech Services

Target•Brooklyn Park, MN

3d•$73,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement team at Target works across the business to maximize every resource, asset, and relationship. They use data, analysis, and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating sourcing and procurement activities. This role in Strategic Sourcing offers a chance to impact key areas of Target's business by ensuring Target realizes value from agreements comprising over $15 billion in annual spend for innovative and competitively priced goods and services. The role involves sharing and promoting best practices, developing category expertise, building client relationships, collaborating with internal partners using world-class sourcing tools and processes, building total cost of ownership financial models, delivering operational leadership, and championing supplier engagement to optimize leverage for Target. As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you will act as a credible expert responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team’s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with guidance from a Lead or Director. You will partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed. You will leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You will develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You will operate collaboratively with leadership in the application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you will build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications, positioning yourself for future growth.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills (experience in public speaking and presenting)
Experience working in cross-functional teams or project environments
Exposure to supplier negotiations or sourcing events
Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing
Familiarity with sourcing or contract tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa)
Demonstrated data literacy – able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events
Effective in hybrid and global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment, and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset
4-year degree or equivalent experience
Understanding of and ability to apply multi-tiered supply chain costing and delivery models
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience in using procurement, spend management/analytics toolsets (e.g. SAP, Ariba, etc.)
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion

Nice To Haves

MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and execute sourcing events within a defined book of business
Support preparation and facilitation of supplier negotiations, including drafting offers, analyzing scenarios, and creating summaries
Communicate status updates, scenarios, and recommendations to business partners with a Total Cost of Ownership focus
Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
Use standard tools and templates to build pricing models and evaluate proposals
Partner with legal on contract drafting, analysis, markups, contract finalization, and interpret relevant business impact
Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners
Collaborate with peers and leaders to support cross-category initiatives, playbook consistency, and internal projects
Document savings, supplier decisions, and outcomes in required systems
Stay current on category-specific trends and sourcing market dynamics
Act with integrity and deploy best practices in ethical business behavior
Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset