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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:
EmployeeManagement Level:
ProfessionalGlobal Job Level:
P5Number of Openings Available:
1Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years sourcing or supply chain experience, including leading cross-functional teams
- Proven negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving capabilities
- High organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems
- Experience with SAP Purchasing module
- Experience with contract management systems
- Hands-on experience with CPG high-end printed packaging, structural/graphics development, or printing processes
- Master's degree or CPSM certification
What We Do
For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Ready-to-Drinks, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Chambord, Fords Gin, Gin Mare, and Diplomático Rum. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 5,700 employees globally and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide.
