Manager, Print Buying

See Yourself At Target See a company like no other. We're a company living a clear vision; to be the best. In every area of our business. In everything we do. Our nationwide channel of retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices offer you thousands of opportunities to join our diverse team and bring your best.Advertising/MarketingGot some big ideas? Join the team that brings the world-famous Target brand to life. Purpose: As a Manager, Print Buying, you will manage the Packaging Print Buying team and will be responsible for overseeing the execution of all packaging print buying projects, maintaining high-quality brand standards at the best negotiated price. You will partner with internal marketing teams, merchants, legal and other internal Target departments as required in addition to external strategic partners such as IPMGs, color separators and tradeshops. You will understand electronic and conventional print production, including electronic software and hardware, color separations, offset printing, specialty print methods and manufacturing techniques. See Yourself: Being responsible for managing team relationships within Target and with outside vendors, owning continual focus on team relationships and development, and conducting regular feedback sessions on team performance to assure team members are delivering the best guest experience to all partners Providing coaching and guidance to direct reports and being responsible for individual development support to team Supporting and owning the development of strategic vendor relationships, including new vendor selection, approval and set-up Partnering with Senior Management and team to conduct either annual or as needed reviews of resources to meet business needs and helping direct corrective action as needed Developing, implementing and executing cross-pyramid business procedures to assure consistent execution for department and participating in utilization of technology to support business processes as needed Monitoring teams time, quality and financial performance to meet execution standards while reviewing measurements at an element, project, work-group and vendor level on a regular basis Providing expertise and guidance to team on industry standards, legal requirements and ethics issues Researching and educating self on new printer production and technologies as needed and attending trade shows, workshops and seminars as requested by supervisor or as part of self-development Managing a small section of business as assigned on a daily basis to be a minimum of 25% time, executing special assignments as requested by the Group Manager of Packaging, and handling the planning and administration of new programs to assure all aspects of relationships, business processes and technology are in place for team to execute Providing back-up for the Group Manager, PackagingJob Requirements:Minimum Requirements: BA or BS in Graphic Arts, Finance, Marketing or related area Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proven ability to work, contribute and lead in a team environment Strong leadership ability and supervisory experience Works well independently Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Strong organizational skills Excellent negotiation skills Basic computer knowledge and experience Five to eight years procurement, finance or management experience in production, advertising or retail industryDesired Requirements: Experience with the following areas: Color separations Sheetfed, web, flexo and gravure printing Paper Manufacturing knowledge See The Rewards Eligible team members will receive one of the best earnings packages anywhere, including competitive pay, all-around insurance coverage, 401(k), flexible scheduling, training and development and many other perks and benefits. See a place of exciting challenges and rewards. See a place where you’ll feel empowered to do something brilliant. See a place filled with creativity and unlimited opportunity. See a place where ‘work’ could easily be called play. See yourself here. Target is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is a drug-free workplace. To apply for this position, please click here. Contact Information: Company: Target Reference Code: 52503BR