Category Sourcing Analyst - Grains/PET/Gift/Shippers/Cans

Brown-Forman
Louisville
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Influence","Analytical thinking","Root-cause problem solving","Cross-functional communication"]

Drive market analysis, risk mitigation, and value delivery across packaging categories (Grains, PET, Gifts, Shippers & Cans). Execute global category strategies, lead commercial negotiations, resolve supplier disputes, and support Supplier Diversity initiatives. Partner with buyers to manage $120M+ in spend, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain operational continuity by resolving inventory/supply issues and processing POs and invoices. Prepare annual pricing and budget forecasts to expand catalogs.

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Category Sourcing Analyst - Grains/PET/Gift/Shippers/Cans

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Job Summary

Drive market analysis, risk mitigation, and value delivery across packaging categories (Grains, PET, Gifts, Shippers & Cans). Execute global category strategies, lead commercial negotiations, resolve supplier disputes, and support Supplier Diversity initiatives. Partner with buyers to manage $120M+ in spend, evaluate supplier performance, and maintain operational continuity by resolving inventory/supply issues and processing POs and invoices. Prepare annual pricing and budget forecasts to expand catalogs.
Location: Louisville
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage vendor onboarding, setup, and renewals.
  • •Evaluate and develop suppliers, track performance metrics, and drive cross-functional efficiencies as a key vendor contact.
  • •Resolve inventory and supply issues, process POs and invoices (e.g., tooling), and support sourcing for new product development and acquired brands.
  • •Prepare annual pricing and budget forecasts and leverage systems to expand catalogs.
  • •Partner with buyers to manage $120M+ in spend while championing Supplier Diversity initiatives and addressing supplier disputes.
Travel: Medium travel

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) plus 1–3 years in sourcing or supply chain.
  • •Experience leading cross-functional teams in sourcing/supply chain work.
  • •Proven negotiation and influence skills.
  • •Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
  • •Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments and oversee budget development/control.
Experience:1-3 years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationInfluenceAnalytical thinkingRoot-cause problem solvingCross-functional communication
Certifications:CPSM
Tech Stack:SAP PurchasingERPPurchase orders (POs)Invoice processingContract management

Company Brief

Brown-Forman
Produces and markets premium alcoholic beverages, including whiskey, tequila, vodka, and wine. Best known for brands such as Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, and Herradura, with a global distribution footprint.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Louisville, United States
Founded: 1870
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