Ashley Brown
About Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown is a Senior Procurement Manager at BrightSpring Health Services in Louisville, Kentucky, with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement. She has held various roles in the industry since 2015, including positions at Acosta, Performance Food Group, and Reinhart Foodservice.
Current Role at BrightSpring Health Services
Ashley Brown serves as the Senior Procurement Manager at BrightSpring Health Services, a position she has held since 2019. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, she has accumulated five years of experience in this role. Her responsibilities include overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Management
Before her current role, Ashley Brown worked at several companies in various capacities. She was an Area Manager at Performance Food Group from 2016 to 2018, where she gained valuable experience in food distribution. Additionally, she served as a Distributor Account Manager at Acosta for five months in 2016 and as a Healthcare Specialist at Reinhart Foodservice from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise in Nutrition
Ashley Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Kentucky. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in supply chain management and forecasting, which are critical in her procurement roles. She applies her knowledge of nutrition to enhance procurement strategies in the healthcare sector.
Skills in Procurement and Leadership
Ashley possesses skills in negotiation and purchasing strategies, which are essential for her role as a Senior Procurement Manager. She demonstrates strong leadership abilities in procurement and budget planning, enabling her to effectively manage teams and drive procurement initiatives within her organization.
Early Career and Community Involvement
Ashley began her career as an Insurance Agent at Kentucky Farm Bureau from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she contributed to the community as a Donations Chairperson for the American Diabetes Association from 2000 to 2003. These roles reflect her commitment to both professional development and community service.