4 Jobs in Louisville
Category Sourcing Analyst - Grains/PET/Gift/Shippers/Cans
CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:
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Meaningful Work From Day One:
Drive market analysis, risk mitigation, and value delivery across designated packaging categories (Grains, PET, Gifts, Shippers & Cans). Execute global category strategies, lead commercial negotiations, resolve supplier disputes, and champion Supplier Diversity initiatives. Partner with buyers to manage $120M+ in spend while maximizing financial and spend systems.
What You Can Expect:
What You Bring to the Table:
What Makes You Unique:
Who We Are:
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer:
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI
Requisition Type:
Employee
Management Level:
Professional
Global Job Level:
P5
Number of Openings Available:
1
If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal.
For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.
Meaningful Work From Day One:
Drive market analysis, risk mitigation, and value delivery across designated packaging categories (Grains, PET, Gifts, Shippers & Cans). Execute global category strategies, lead commercial negotiations, resolve supplier disputes, and champion Supplier Diversity initiatives. Partner with buyers to manage $120M+ in spend while maximizing financial and spend systems.
What You Can Expect:
- Strategy & Commercials: Execute sourcing strategies, negotiate major commercial agreements, and manage vendor onboarding, setup, and renewals.
- Supplier & Performance Management: Evaluate and develop suppliers, track key performance metrics, drive cross-functional efficiencies, and serve as a key vendor contact.
- Operations & Continuity: Resolve inventory/supply issues, process POs and invoices (e.g., tooling), and partner on sourcing for New Product Development and acquired brands (WR, Diplo, OF).
- Financial Oversight: Prepare annual pricing/budget forecasts and leverage systems to expand catalogs.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) plus 1-3 years in sourcing/supply chain, including leading cross-functional teams.
- Key Skills: Proven negotiation and influence skills; strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
- Execution: Skilled at managing multiple priorities in high-pressure environments, overseeing budget development/control, and communicating with diverse global teams.
- Details: High organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and ability to travel up to 20%.
What Makes You Unique:
- Hands-on experience with CPG high-end printed packaging, structural/graphics development, or printing processes.
- Proficiency in large-scale ERP systems (SAP Purchasing module preferred) and contract management.
- Master's degree or CPSM certification.
Who We Are:
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer:
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI
Requisition Type:
Employee
Management Level:
Professional
Global Job Level:
P5
Number of Openings Available:
1