Sr Professional Strategic Sourcing - Technology

Target•Brooklyn Park, NC

3d•$71,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

You’ll leverage sourcing best practices, contribute to cost modeling and supplier evaluations, and work closely with legal partners on contract execution. You’ll develop the ability to speak the language of the business and drive and manage change across the organization with speed and agility. You’ll operate collaboratively with leadership in application of the Strategic Sourcing practice, quickly connecting our vision and strategy to project execution that aligns with stakeholder expectations. In alignment with evolving sourcing capabilities, you’ll build proficiency in digital tools, AI-assisted analytics, and market intelligence applications – positioning yourself for future growth. 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.

Requirements

2-6 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 a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset

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

Benefits

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 selves.
Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits

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