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Target · 4 hours ago

Sr Professional Strategic Sourcing - Technology(Remote Or Hybrid)

Brooklyn Park, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $128K/yr

2+ years exp

Target is a well-known retail company seeking a Senior Professional Strategic Sourcing for their Technology division. The role involves managing sourcing events, facilitating supplier negotiations, and collaborating with leadership to align sourcing strategies with business needs.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

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

Qualification

Sourcing best practicesSupplier negotiationsDigital tools proficiencyData literacyContract tools familiarityCuriosityPublic speakingCross-functional teamworkCommunication skillsAdaptabilityCollaboration skillsProject management

Required

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