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About us:

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. ​

The Financial and Retail Services (FRS) organization is close to the action when it comes to communication-whether with guests or Target team members. From guest service professionals and product designers, to vendor managers and financial and workforce management analysts, FRS comprises several key and high-visibility areas that elevate and nurture Target's distinctive reputation. We cultivate loyalty and satisfaction through exceptional service and support. And we foster a culture of responsive, knowledgeable and committed service-from the inside out-through enterprise services our people can count on.

FRS includes several service centers focused on the quick and seamless resolution of a variety of issues. From RedCard® Guest Services to the Client Support Center, we pride ourselves on infusing every interaction with that signature Target service that guests and team members alike have come to expect. We directly support Target's bottom line through building guest loyalty as the retailer of choice and taking care of our team members so that they can get back to the work they do best, from headquarters to stores to distribution centers.

As a Sr Auditor Global Vendor Ops, you will protect Target's interests by assessing and mitigating vendor risks in the areas of physical/data security, financial, administrative, reputation and work processes. You will balance virtual and in person audits of vendors who handle highly sensitive Target & Guest information.

Job Duties include:

• Performs remote and on-site vendor audit/assessments of Target vendors
• Identifies risks and ensure resolutions are implemented that meet Target standards/requirements
• Documents and maintains historical files of audits
• Develops and applies an understanding of Target's vendor audit process and procedures
• Develops an understanding of the business processes for all FRS guest-facing and material vendors
• Develops reports to support audit/business partner reporting needs
• Conducts timely and professional communication with internal and external business partners on audit and project status, findings, and resolution
• Communicates business issues and recommendations to management, verbal and written
• Works with Internal Audit to facilitate its audits of vendor audit procedures and findings. Ensures remediation items are resolved by established deadlines.
• Works with key Target stakeholders to validate vendor security and compliance assessments through on-site testing.
• Continuously assess and improve the vendor audit process to ensure it is up to date with industry practices to protect Target.
• Assumes additional ongoing responsibilities and special projects as assigned to enhance the vendor management processes within the department. Provides expertise to projects outside of the direct span of control
• Hybrid work required (location in MN or AZ only)

About you:

• B.A./B.S. degree in business or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership skills including interpersonal, communication, negotiation and conflict management
• 3-5 years' experience as a relationship manager, operations supervisor or equivalent audit/compliance, or risk management experience
• Ability to apply Target and regulatory standards appropriately for the type of work performed by the vendor
• Ability to build excellent relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management experience
• Strong analytical and critical thinking ability
• Investigative mindset
• Ability to travel 30 - 50% of time (domestic & international)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Target will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Target store or Distribution Center or reach out to Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680 for additional information.

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