Strategic Sourcing Lead – Fixtures

Target

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBrooklyn Park • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and project delivery while effectively communicating insights and recommendations to diverse business audiences. Proven ability to leverage data analytics and market intelligence to drive measurable results and ethical sourcing practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier NegotiationData AnalyticsCross-Functional LeadershipContracting Strategy

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementProject DeliverySupplier EvaluationTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) FrameworksRisk MitigationMarket IntelligenceAutomationAI ApplicationData Literacy

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAPAribaCoupaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

Ethical SourcingSupplier RelationshipsCost DriversRegulatory ShiftsMacroeconomic Indicators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 using TCO frameworks, risk mitigation, and contractual terms
Communicate sourcing strategy and recommendations using insights, visuals, and storytelling tailored to business audiences
Balance business and sourcing needs with speed and urgency
Partner with legal on contracting strategy, analysis, markups, and escalation issues
Mentor peers and team members to grow sourcing capability across the team
Track and report value delivery across projects and events for leadership and finance
Monitor market trends, cost drivers, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic indicators
Apply data and analytics to forecast savings, identify sourcing opportunities, and assess supplier health
Champion integrity and ethical sourcing practices
Build category expertise, client relationships, sourcing capabilities, and best practices
Serve as primary contact for complex supplier relationships within the portfolio
Drive strategy, execution, and measurable results across the book of business

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 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 such as SAP, Ariba, and Coupa
Strong data literacy and analytical skills; able to translate supplier and financial data into business decisions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and 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
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule around sourcing events
Committed to ethical behavior, business integrity, and inclusive collaboration
Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k)
Employee discount
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Financial, education, and well-being benefits and programs
Remote work arrangement with no desk at a Target location and travel to HQ up to 4 times a year, where applicable
Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement