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

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.

• 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%.

• 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.

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.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Supply Chain

Function: Supply Chain - GBS

City

Louisville

State: Kentucky

Country: USA

Req ID: JR-00010216