Description
We are seeking a Food & Beverage Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team at Target. As a Food & Beverage Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for building a world-class sourcing and business partner strategy at the program, vendor, and facility level to drive optimal value within the Food and Beverage business.
Responsibilities:
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Build strong and influential relationships with Product Development and Design, Merchandising, Planning, Responsible Sourcing, and Food Safety teams to develop and source our owned brand food programs.
- Financial Results: Deliver on costing goals and drive financial results for the business. Build negotiation plans and understand varied negotiation levers to optimize value and outcomes across multiple business categories.
- Global/Business Partner Planning: Leverage a strong understanding of the global and domestic economic landscape, at both country of production and vendor/factory matrix levels. Assess vendor and factory capabilities to develop a sourcing strategy that delivers on strategic opportunities and Target's financial plans.
Requirements:
- 4-year degree
- 3-5 years of merchandising, sourcing, or inventory management experience, including vendor engagement/management; food and beverage experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Ability to think strategically and conceptually
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with varying groups of people globally, both internal and external, to achieve business results
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Accountability to manage a broad range of products in different stages of development
- Ability to travel as needed
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits and programs
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation