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 Target’s standards and are competitive within
the evolving landscape of online marketplaces.

As a Global Sourcing Manager, Partner Acquisition, you will study 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 team 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.
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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, we’d love to have you on board.

About you: What are we looking for
Process-oriented, with a focus on driving operational improvements and
efficiency.
Self-motivated and adaptable to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Any 3–4-year college degree. MBA would be a plus, but not mandatory
The role would require working during cross-over timings with US partner teams
5-7 years of experience in global sourcing, business development, pre-sales, or
seller partnerships, preferably in e-commerce.