Lead Specialist Procurement Ops

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 Lead Specialist in CC OPS, you will lead complex Contract & Catalog Operations by partnering with sourcing teams, business clients, and suppliers to execute and optimize contract setup, catalog maintenance, vendor enablement, and operational governance. You will leverage procurement systems, standard processes, and analytics to drive operational efficiency, improve data quality, ensure policy compliance, and deliver continuous process improvements. The role requires independent decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and ownership of operational metrics. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·    Manage end-to-end Contract & Catalog Operations, ensuring timely and accurate execution. ·    Execute service contract amendments and support catalog enablement activities in alignment with contract terms and procurement requirements. ·    Partner with sourcing, business teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to support contract execution and vendor enablement. ·    Lead contract enablement for New Store openings to ensure timely operational readiness. ·    Manage vendor prequalification, supplier onboarding, and SAP enablement activities in accordance with Target standards. ·    Maintain contract workspaces, procurement documentation, and contract records, ensuring compliance with Target standards and governance requirements. ·    Support pricing structures, contract data, catalog accuracy, and Maximo maintenance to enable efficient procurement operations. ·    Create and maintain procurement transactions, including monthly purchase orders and service-related chargebacks. ·    Research and resolve issues related to contracts, pricing, procurement systems, work orders, suppliers, and business partner inquiries. ·    Monitor service, catalog, and operational performance through reporting, metrics, dashboards, and data analysis; communicate insights and recommendations. ·    Identify operational risks, quality issues, and compliance gaps; recommend and implement corrective actions. ·    Provide guidance, training, and support to internal partners on procurement tools, processes, and best practices. ·    Prioritize multiple workstreams while maintaining accuracy, service levels, stakeholder satisfaction, and operational compliance. ·    Drive process improvements, support special projects, and contribute to enhancing the CC OPS operating model. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ·    Graduate in any discipline. ·    2–3 years of experience in Procurement Operations, Contract & Catalog Operations, Supplier Enablement, or a related operational function. ·    Working knowledge of procurement systems, including SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Office applications (advanced Excel preferred). ·    Understanding of c