Buyer - Produce

The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. 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. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

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A role in Buying means working with several diverse vendors to choose the best product mix, both in-store and online. We help determine where to localize, while calibrating market positioning and acting as brand managers. Here, you’ll own a wide SKU count so that your work is varied and challenging. Through cross-functional collaboration, instinct and creativity, you will be the expert on the guest, the market and the competition.

A Buyer helps create omni-channel growth by planning profitable and locally relevant assortments using your grasp of guest shopping behavior, assortment requirements and competitors. You will influence and negotiate with vendors to achieve results and identify gaps and opportunities. Your flexibility in reacting to business results and your ability to translate financial metrics and data into actionable strategies will be critical. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive category results while managing progress toward sales and margin goals. Your partnerships with product designers and/or category managers and vendors will help guide product development as you source appropriately for your category. You will interact with Associate Buyers, Senior Merchandise Specialists, the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Site Merchandising, the Item Center of Excellence and many other expert partners in support of your promotional planning work across channels.

This Buyer role is specifically focused on the fresh produce industry, handling a diverse range of vegetable categories. Given the breadth of commodities with differing supply chains, this role is oriented towards supply chain management, logistics, and negotiations. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to putting the customer first, demonstrating curiosity and accountability in every aspect of their work. You will not only have a keen interest in merchandising but also in understanding how products get to market efficiently and effectively.

In this role, you will work closely with vendors, building and maintaining strong relationships while holding them accountable for delivering results. Your ability to solve cross-functional problems and collaborate effectively will be crucial in ensuring that our fresh produce offerings meet the highest standards. If you are excited about creating profitable and locally relevant assortments, negotiating with vendors, and driving category results, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative and guest-inspiring team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand the External Environment: Stay updated on consumer trends, competition, and the supply landscape.

• Develop Category Strategies: Create and implement strategies for various vegetable categories.

• Manage Vendor Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships, negotiate terms, and collaborate on product development.

• Oversee Assortment Planning: Manage product segmentation, visual planning, and owned brand development.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with vendors, logistics, quality assurance, and store execution teams to ensure smooth operat