Buyer, Produce

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Target is seeking a Produce Buyer in Minneapolis to plan locally relevant assortments and drive omni-channel growth. You will partner with vendors, lead cross-functional teams, and translate guest insights into profitable product selections.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement at Target's Minnesota HQ, with competitive pay and benefits including health, 401(k), paid leave, and vacation. A four-year degree and merchandising experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of Merchandising experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills to grow a business.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with Cross Functional Teams.
• Flexibility, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing.

Responsibilities

• Own a wide SKU count and localize assortments.
• Plan profitable, locally relevant assortments to grow omni-channel sales.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive sales and margin goals across regions.
• Interact with Planning, Inventory, Supply-chain and other cross-functional teams.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

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.

As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers.

Working at Target means the opportunity to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Caring for our communities is woven into who we are, and we invest in the places we collectively live, work and play. We prioritize relationships, fuel and develop talent by creating growth opportunities, and succeed as one Target team. At our core, our purpose is ingrained in who we are, what we value, and how we work. It’s how we care, grow, and win together.

Target Merchandising is evolving at an incredible pace. We are constantly reimagining how this $100 billion retailer offers the innovative, guest-inspiring items that Target is known and loved for. Our goal is to deliver exceptional value, quality and style to elevate Target as the premier retailer in a competitive global marketplace. Through intelligent and progressive business strategies that make the most of Target’s resources and partnerships worldwide, Merchandising works across product categories to create a localized shopping experience online and in our 1800 stores. Are you a creative problem solver who loves to see your work translate into real results? Can you collaborate effectively, execute a plan efficiently and positively influence how Target chooses and presents the right product in the right place at the right price? If so, you will have success on one of our dynamic teams.

A role in Buying means partnering with 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 Produce 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, while partnering with vendors and growing regions around the world to deliver our guests the best at home eat experience each and every day. You will interact with Associate Buyers, Senior Merchandise Specialists, the Pricing and Promotion Center of Excellence, Planning, Inventory, Supply-chain, and many other cross functional experts in support of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life!

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


• 1+ years of Merchandising experience


• Strong strategic and analytical skills to grow a business


• Strong collaboration skills to partner with Cross Functional Teams


• Flexibility, resilient and comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Target’s needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

Benefits Eligibility

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Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.

Application deadline is : 09/18/2026