Description
We are looking for a Sr. Professional, Contingent Labor & Vendor Management System (VMS) to serve as a trusted advisor in contingent workforce strategy and a business subject matter expert in VMS tools and processes.
Job Summary The pay range for this role is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00 per year, based on several factors including labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.
Responsibilities
VMS Expertise & Process Optimization
- Serve as the VMS platform business expert, with responsibility for supporting business configuration, workflows, and adoption of best practices.
- Partner with Technology and Product teams to design, test, and implement new system functionality.
- Evaluate system usage, industry trends, and user feedback to prioritize improvements and deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Lead change management efforts to optimize processes and enhance user experience.
- Use metrics, root cause analysis, and insights to anticipate impacts and proactively drive system and process improvements.
Contingent Labor Program Management
- Lead sourcing, onboarding, and management of contractors, consultants, and professional services engagements.
- Partner with business stakeholders to assess requirements, define sourcing strategies, and deliver timely, cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
- Negotiate contract documents to mitigate risk and align with company policies.
- Generate, analyze, and present data trends to identify opportunities and recommend enhancements to processes and supplier performance.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with Target’s goals and drive value through collaboration and performance management.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional projects, acting as a trusted advisor to business partners.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and senior leaders, leveraging communication and storytelling to influence outcomes.
- Act as a culture champion, inspiring peers and promoting collaboration across Procurement and Contingent Labor teams.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to peers and cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3–5+ years of relevant work experience in contingent labor program management and/or VMS system management.
- Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into system requirements, influencing configuration, workflows, and data management decisions; VMS experience strongly preferred.
- Strong project management skills , able to lead cross-functional efforts, track progress, and deliver in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled negotiator with experience reviewing contracts and mitigating risks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to senior leadership.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Work Arrangement This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day.
Benefits Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.