Strategic Sourcing Professional

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of Americas leading retailers.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values different voices and lifts each other up . Here, we believe your unique perspective is important, and youll build relationships by being authentic and respectful.

Overview about TII

At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy. And that hasn t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from different backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company s global strategy and operations.

• Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency
• Incorporate storytelling and influence techniques when presenting sourcing recommendations to business clients and partners
• Participate in team trainings and routines focused on emerging sourcing capabilities such as supplier intelligence, automation, and the consultant mindset

• 4-5 years of total work experience, preferably in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• MBA or equivalent experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly identify and communicate stakeholder needs, technical aspects of primary requirements, and the procurement process
• Positive attitude and the ability to effectively deal with team and Business Partners
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interest in learning how AI, digital tools, and automation are shaping the future of sourcing
• Demonstrated data literacy able to build, interpret, and communicate insights from sourcing systems and events
• Effective in global environments, with excellent cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills
• Team Player