Job Description

About the job

The Role

This position will report to: Head of Procurement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Shift:1

Employment Category: Full-Time Regular

Pay Range: $92,500 to $125,550

JOB STATEMENT: As Bronco develops a more strategic sourcing organization, this role of Category Manager will play a key role in modernizing our procurement processes. As a Category Manager, you will help build and execute sourcing strategies that reduce costs, create supplier competition, and improve how purchasing is executed across key direct material categories (e.g., glass, packaging). This role is forward-looking and strategy oriented. You will work on supplier selection, cost structure analysis, and building alternative supply. This role is designed to build toward full category ownership over time. You'll gain exposure to supplier strategy, cost modeling, and sourcing decisions-and develop into a Category Manager who owns both strategy and execution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS /DUTIES:

The following reflects Bronco Wine Company's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Leadership/Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Sourcing Strategy (Primary Focus)

• Supports development of sourcing strategies for assigned categories
• Analyzes where we buy, from whom, and at what cost
• Identifies opportunities to improve cost, structure, and supplier mix

Build Alternative Supply (Create Leverage)

• Identifies and evaluates new suppliers (domestic and global)
• Supports supplier qualification and onboarding
• Uses data to identify savings opportunities, sourcing priorities, supplier alternatives, and cost improvement actions
• Helps build a credible alternative supply base

Cost Analysis & Market Insight

• Analyzes supplier pricing, cost drivers, and market benchmarks
• Breaks down cost components (materials, conversion, logistics)
• Supports cost reduction initiatives (target: 5-10%+)

Demand Aggregation & Scale

• Analyzes demand across plants and contract manufacturing
• Identifies opportunities to consolidate volume and standardize formats
• Supports efforts to increase buying leverage

Sourcing Execution Support

• Supports RFQs, supplier comparisons, and sourcing decisions
• Prepares data and analysis for negotiations
• Tracks progress on sourcing initiatives

Cross-Functional Work (Strategic, not operational)

• Partners with Operations, Finance, Marketing, consumer and Quality to support sourcing decisions
• Aligns sourcing strategy with production and supply needs

General Duties

• Participates in kaizen or other related continuous improvement activities,
• Demonstrates knowledge of Operations/Supply Chain Department Strategy and participates in the development and execution of the Department Action Plan.
• Identifies Continuous Improvement opportunities within the Procurement organization.
• Develops cost justifications/business cases in support of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with ISO standards and associated processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, analytics, or supply chain
• Strong analytical skills (Excel required)
• Manufacturing or operations exposure is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient presentation skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting for long periods at a computer or desk.
• Repetitive movements: Typing, data entry.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Limited noise level
• Indoor climate

HOURS AND WORKDAYS

• This office environment role is based in Ceres or Napa, with 4 out of every 5 workdays in the office and up to 1 day remote.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Side shield safety glasses, safety vest, head/ear protection, and proper footwear when in production facility

WHAT WE OFFER: At Broco Wine Company, we understand that our success is driven by our talented, committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements, and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families, ensuring the package is simple to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Accident & Injury
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Paid time off