Global Sourcing Manager Partner Acquisition

About us :

The Partner Acquisition team drives the expansion of the Target.com catalog by growing the matrix of sellers on Target Plus. The team works closely with Category Management, On-boarding and Operations, Site Experience, and Item to ensure all partners meet or exceed expectations of what it means to be a Partner selling goods on Target Plus. The team also works hand in hand with enterprise teams such as Legal, Vendor Risk Management, Business Partnerships and Negotiations, Insurance, and Responsible Sourcing to ensure that our partners meet Targets standards and are competitive within the evolving landscape of online marketplaces.

As a Global Sourcing Manager, Partner Acquisition , you will study the international consumer and brand landscape, identify relevant Global brands opportunities, and work with internal support teams to manage end-to-end sourcing processes, to support our global expansion efforts. You will work extensively with internal operations and compliance teams to ensure the brands onboarded qualify for the stringent quality benchmarks of Target Plus. You will also be able to sign on strategic partners to work on fulfilment / listing / any other support required to onboard the relevant brands.

Key responsibilities :

• Support Sourcing Strategy : Conduct ongoing global market research to identify and recommend strategic partners. Monitor industry trends, guest behaviours, and competitor activities to uncover new opportunities.
• Reporting & Insights : Manage and enhance lead pipeline reporting, providing actionable insights. Develop dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and automate business reporting.
• Partnerships : Lead partner pitches, negotiations, and communications. Drive top seller listings, assortment expansion, and strategic initiatives to maximize partner success.
• Product and Process Excellence : Identify gaps in current operations and propose innovative process improvements. Lead product initiatives and strategic conversations to enhance operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder management : Influence internal partner teams including senior management, to align on the strategic direction of the sourcing process.

Similar to most agile organizations, job responsibilities may change / evolve at any time based on business needs.

Why Join Us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape seller success and refine internal operations for one of the most dynamic teams at Target . If you are passionate about fostering partnerships, solving problems, and driving results, wed love to have you on board.

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Tower 02, Manyata Embassy Business Park, Racenahali & Nagawara Villages, Outer Ring Rd, Bangalore 540065