Associate Buyer: Strategy & Vendor Partnerships

Target; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Target in Minneapolis, MN is hiring an Associate Buyer to manage category strategies, vendor relationships, and merchandising decisions within a hybrid work arrangement.

You will analyze market trends, plan assortments, input item descriptions and markdown updates, and help execute the financial plan for your categories.

A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong financial, strategic and planning skills and merchandising experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial, strategic and planning skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills.
• A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills.
• Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing.
• Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creative chances.
• 1+ years merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection, space allocation planning, pricing, ad volume forecasting and productivity analysis.
• Watch market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments and coordinate end-to-end promotional activities for the Buyer to review.
• In partnership with product design and sourcing, you will support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories.
• Aligning with cross-functional partners, you will manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit.

Skills

Financial skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Organizational skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Risk taking

Merchandising experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Target in Minneapolis, MN is hiring an Associate Buyer to manage category strategies, vendor relationships, and merchandising decisions within a hybrid work arrangement.

You will analyze market trends, plan assortments, input item descriptions and markdown updates, and help execute the financial plan for your categories.

A four-year degree or equivalent experience is required, with strong financial, strategic and planning skills and merchandising experience preferred.