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Target · 7 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Lead- Retail Brand Experience (RBX) Marketing

7000 Target Pkwy N,NCD-0375 Brooklyn Park,MN 55445

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$92K/yr - $166K/yr

7+ years exp

Target is a leading retail company seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead for their Retail Brand Experience Marketing team. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategies, negotiations, and category initiatives, while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive outcomes and enhance sourcing capabilities.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

Responsibilities

Own and execute sourcing strategies for a growing book of business, including complex or highly visible categories

Lead cross-functional teams through project scoping, RFP development, supplier evaluation, and decision-making

Independently lead supplier negotiations and scenario modeling, incorporating TCO frameworks, risk mitigation, and contractual terms to optimize outcomes and generate results-based scenarios

Communicate sourcing strategy and recommendations using insights, visuals, and storytelling tailored to the business audience

Balance business and sourcing needs and working with speed and urgency

Partner with legal on contracting strategy, analysis, markups, & escalation issues – ensuring terms align with business goals

Mentor peers and team members (formally or informally), helping grow sourcing capability across the team

Track and report value delivery across projects and events, ensuring visibility to leadership and finance

Stay current on market trends, cost drivers, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic indicators relevant to your space

Apply advanced use of data and analytics to forecast savings, identify sourcing opportunities, and assess supplier health

Champion integrity and ethical sourcing practices

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesSupplier negotiationsData analyticsContracting strategyMarket intelligenceMicrosoft OfficeProject managementEthical behaviorVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoringCollaboration

Required

7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement, or business operations

Demonstrated ability to independently lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and/or project delivery

Proven success influencing business stakeholders and building trust in ambiguous, cross-functional environments

Experience working with suppliers, legal, and other enterprise partners to structure sourcing agreements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with executive storytelling and presentation delivery

Familiarity with sourcing and contracting platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa)

Strong data literacy and analytical skills; able to translate supplier and financial data into business decisions

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Strong curiosity, resilience, and comfort with complexity and change

Experience applying automation, AI, and market intelligence tools to improve sourcing outcomes and supplier insights

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, hybrid, and global team environment, and ability to maintain flexible work schedule around sourcing events

Committed to ethical behavior, business integrity, and inclusive collaboration