Brown-Forman

1 day ago

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

Glassdoor: 3.9

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Brown-Forman

1 day ago

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

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 6 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

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

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

Glassdoor: 3.9

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor