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

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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:

• 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

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