Senior Strategic Sourcing Professional

Job Id: R0000428615

About us:

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's 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 you'll 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.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work, and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset, and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis, and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential.

A role with Strategic Sourcing is a chance to positively impact several key areas of Target’s business. Your input will ensure that Target realizes the expected value from the terms of our agreements that comprise over $15 billion in annual spend toward innovative and competitively priced goods and services. You’ll share and promote best practices across the company while developing deep category expertise and close client relationships. You’ll also collaborate with internal partners who use world-class sourcing tools and processes, build total cost of ownership financial models, deliver operational leadership, and champion supplier engagement in order to optimize leverage for Target.

Primary Function / Principal Duties & Responsibilities

As a Senior Professional in Strategic Sourcing, you’ll act as a credible expert and be responsible for executing sourcing events and supporting category strategies that deliver measurable value. You will own a portion of the team’s sourcing pipeline and support large or complex negotiations with the guidance of a Lead or Director. You’ll partner with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed with clarity, consistency, and speed.

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.

Additional Duties & 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

About you:

• 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