Procurement Ops Professional

ABOUT US: As a Fortune 50 company with more than 350,000 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. Right on pace with Target’s distinctive and beloved retail brand, the Procurement Team works across the business to maximize every resource, asset and relationship. We use good data, in-depth analysis and cross-functional insights to identify and communicate best practices, elevating our sourcing and procurement activities to achieve their very highest potential. PRIMARY FUNCTION: As a Professional in Procurement Services supporting Contract & Catalog Operations, you will independently partner with Sourcing leaders, business teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute and improve contracting and procurement operations. You will lead contract amendments and quality assurance reviews, support implementation of new program agreements, manage Catalog and Invoice Against Contract (IAC) activities, and help ensure contracted pricing and procurement data are accurate. You will also support India supplier onboarding, maintain procurement-related data in SQL databases and Maximo, monitor compliance and rate-compliant spend, resolve complex operational issues, and drive continuous improvement. Core responsibilities are described within this job description; however, duties may change at any time based on business needs. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·    Lead contract amendment execution and perform quality assurance reviews to confirm accuracy, completeness, and alignment with established requirements. ·    Support implementation of new program agreements and coordinate Catalog and Invoice Against Contract (IAC) setup, maintenance, changes, and adoption with vendors, Strategic Sourcing Leaders, and business clients. ·    Ensure contracted pricing is captured accurately across procurement systems to support compliant ordering and increased catalog and IAC utilization. ·    Manage India supplier onboarding and setup, including registration support, documentation verification, issue resolution, and supplier readiness to conduct business with Target. ·    Manage and maintain procurement-related data within SQL databases and Maximo, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely system updates. ·    Deliver reporting and analysis related to contracting, catalog performance, procurement compliance, and contracted and rate-compliant spend.