Buyer- Meat & Seafood, Lunchmeat & Snacking

Target; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Employee discount

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Short/Long term disability

Job summary

Target is seeking a Buyer for Lunchmeat & Snacking within Meat & Seafood. You will own the category strategy and financial performance, leveraging guest insights, competitive intelligence and data to drive profitable growth.

Build strong vendor partnerships and lead assortment decisions while aligning with pricing and promotions to meet sales and margin goals. You will collaborate across Planning, Inventory Management and other teams to translate strategy into actionable execution in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills.
• Vendor negotiation and influencing skills.
• Collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Ability balance short-term financial performance with long-term category strategy.
• Intellectual curiosity and growth mindset, with ability to identify consumer trends.
• Comfort working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing.
• Experience in buying, CPG, Food & Beverage or category management beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy and financial performance for Lunchmeat & Snacking.
• Build and lead relationships with national brand and supplier partners.
• Partner with Pricing and Promotions to develop value and promotional strategies.
• Lead assortment decisions and identify emerging brands and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Inventory, Site Merchandising and other teams to execute strategy.
• Translate business performance into actionable insights for the team.

Skills

Merchandising

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Growth mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The pay range is $73,000.00 - $132,000.00

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.

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

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. Through cross-functional collaboration, instinct and creativity, you will be the expert on the guest, the market and the competition.

As the Buyer for Lunchmeat & Snacking within Meat & Seafood, you will lead a highly visible CPG portfolio spanning lunchmeat, portable meals, kids and adult snacking, and convenient protein solutions. You 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.

You will build and lead relationships with major national brand and supplier partners, using strong negotiation and influencing skills to deliver results across cost, vendor funding and investment. You will partner closely with Pricing and Promotions to develop compelling everyday value and promotional strategies, while balancing sales, traffic and margin objectives. You will also lead assortment decisions and identify emerging brands, innovation and evolving guest needs that can unlock future growth across lunching and snacking.

Success in this role requires strong financial and data acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex business performance into clear actions. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners across Planning, Inventory Management, Pricing and Promotions, Site Merchandising and other teams to move from strategy to execution while navigating a dynamic and highly competitive marketplace.

Core responsibilities are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of Merchandising experience
• Strong strategic, financial and analytical skills to grow a business
• Strong vendor negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong collaboration skills to lead and partner across cross-functional teams
• Ability to balance short-term financial performance with long-term category strategy
• Intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset, with an ability to identify consumer trends, innovation and new growth opportunities
• Flexibility, resilience and comfort working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing
• Previous buying, CPG, Food & Beverage or category management experience beneficial, but not required

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Application deadline is : 09/21/2026