Description
We are seeking a Buyer for Lunchmeat & Snacking within Meat & Seafood to lead a highly visible CPG portfolio spanning lunchmeat, portable meals, kids and adult snacking, and convenient protein solutions.
The successful candidate will own the category strategy and financial performance of the business, using guest insights, competitive intelligence and financial data to drive profitable growth and strengthen Target's position in these everyday food occasions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and leading relationships with major national brand and supplier partners
- Developing compelling everyday value and promotional strategies
- Leading assortment decisions and identifying emerging brands, innovation and evolving guest needs
- Collaborating with cross-functional partners across Planning, Inventory Management, Pricing and Promotions, Site Merchandising and other teams
Requirements:
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of Merchandising experience
- Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills
- Strong vendor negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Ability to balance short-term financial performance with long-term category strategy
- Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation