Sourcing Manager

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune Global 500 company and one of America’s leading retailers. Within Target is the Merchandising Pyramid which is responsible for curating and providing products that meets the Company Purpose.

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.

Our teams at Target Sourcing Services (TSS) are responsible for the global sourcing of Target’s Owned Brands including Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Home, Hardlines and Essentials/Beauty. In addition to Sourcing and Product Development, TSS includes Quality, Supply Planning, Responsible Sourcing.

Position Overview:

As a Sourcing Manager, your primary functions will be to achieve financial plans by partnering with headquarter counterparts, cross functional teams, and business partners through product life cycle management for assigned categories and geographic markets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and coach vendors/factories throughout product design and development to ensure risk assessment, risk resolution, and capacity planning are focused, vendor/factory Matrixes and planning are aligned with sourcing strategies, and new business opportunities are identified.
• Conduct costing & negotiation with all components, and in country market intelligence analyzed to drive optimal results.
• Manage E2E program and vendor/factory execution by collaborating with cross functional teams for any potential issue resolutions, ensure contingency plans are in place and ensure sourcing cycle is followed responsibly and ethically.
• Support post shipment issues e.g., claim resolution and settlement.
• Elevate matrix and onboard vendors/factories by vetting new vendors/factories to align with Target’s expectations
• Establish and maintain vendor/factory relationship for continuous elevation of supply chain; drive optimal sourcing solutions to support brand/sourcing strategy.
• Demonstrate commitment to Target Values, being inclusive and upholding an ethical culture for Target business and supply chain.

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Textiles)
• 8 years (or more) of Sourcing and/or Merchandising experience
• Knowledge of required products and sourcing operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders with diverse cultural background and to influence without authority
• Fluent in English and local languages
• Strong problem solving, negotiation, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Strong data analysis, critical thinking, and strategic thought process
• Adaptive, self-driven and self-motivated approach
• Willing to travel local and internationally

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with well-known Buying / Liaison Offices from US and European retailers
• Experience in Apparel would be preferred

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