Strategic Sourcing Lead - Technology

About the role

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Committed to ethical behavior, business integrity, and inclusive collaboration

Skills

• Consultant mindset to work
• Identify insights, build influence, and help business partners make decisions grounded in cost, risk, and operational impact
• Collaborate closely with legal, finance, business, and supplier partners to ensure sourcing outcomes are structured, intentional, and forward-looking
• Define and evolve Target’s sourcing capabilities and best practices by applying emerging skills in automation, market intelligence, and digital tooling
• Manage and resolve conflicts effectively

Benefits

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.