Sr. Vendor Risk Management Consultant

Pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00 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 Job Title: Sr. Third Party Risk Management Consultant (Due Diligence) Classification: Exempt Date: September 2025 About Us Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here. To match the signature style and passion of Target’s distinctive retail brand, Target Legal Affairs is a dynamic and deeply knowledgeable team of experts. Whether specializing in law, government affairs, employee relations, risk, compliance, ethics, security or food safety, we use our expertise and influence to advocate for Target, support Target’s business and mitigate risk for the company. We work with both internal and external entities on key issues that affect Target’s ability to productively, ethically and securely conduct business. Through our understanding of Target’s business models and operations, we help facilitate Target’s growth, and provide guidance that leaders rely on to make appropriate, well‑informed decisions. Simultaneously, we help protect the business by applying our comprehensive understanding of risk and the law on issues that impact our brand, guests, team members, stores, distribution centers and corporate locations. Here, you’ll enjoy working autonomously with a healthy work‑life balance. Your passion for learning the business, collaborating with others and building relationships with senior leaders and key business partners that you support will be essential to tackling the ever‑changing legal and risk‑based challenges we face in a dynamic and fast‑paced retail environment. Risk Assessments & Analysis Conduct due diligence on prospective third parties and reassess on a risk‑based schedule, evaluating reputation, experience, and financial health to assign risk tiers (high/medium/low).Deliver expert risk analysis and clear, actionable insights to Target Relationship Managers (RMs), outlining potential business impacts and mitigation strategies.Lead risk assessment meetings with RMs to explain results and advise on interpretation and next steps.Contribute to the creation of executive risk profiles for Target’s most critical third parties.Understand the entirety of the TPRM Intake and Risk Assessment process with the ability to support intake processing in TPRM systems. Ongoing Monitoring Support large Ongoing Monitoring programs providing program management, partner team engagement, and consolidation/presentation of ongoing critical vendor reviews.Monitor ongoing risks via alerts in TPRM tools; notify RMs and provide guidance on mitigation.Maintain and support TPRM dashboards, responding to inquiries and providing guidance.Monitor dashboards to ensure new vendors are receiving the appropriate vetting. Program Enablement Support enterprise training efforts by contributing to the development and content delivery of vendor lifecycle management practices. Support process mapping, SharePoint instructions advancing program initiatives.Help define and track team objectives and key results (OKRs), adjusting priorities as needed based on team priorities.Work independently with minimal direction, using discretion and good judgment in a hybrid work environment.Foster a positive team culture grounded in Inclusivity, Connection, and Drive. Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. About you Four-year degree or equivalent experienceComfortable working in ambiguity and adjusting to shifting business needs3+ years managing vendor relationships, including onboarding and performance monitoring, ideally with vendors requiring close collaboration throughout the vendor lifecycle3+ years of experience in third party risk or risk managementEffective communication skills with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and simplyAbility to simplify complex processes and focus on high‑impact, strategic prioritiesSkillful in handling confidential information with discretionProficient in enterprise tools (Archer, Ariba, Supplier Management, Vendor Maintenance and Management, Domo, Confluence) and Microsoft OfficeProven ability to lead projects, facilitate meetings, and contribute to cross‑functional teamsExperience identifying process improvements and supporting automation effortsResults‑driven with a demonstrated history of executing on goals and timelines Preferred Qualifications Experience building training modules, SharePoint sites/newsletters, and Confluence process flowsCertified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) designation or equivalent 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 Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D 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 candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. 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