Procurement Supplier Engagement Specialist, Product Sourcing

Sazerac Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sazerac Company's Procurement team as a Supplier Engagement Specialist – Product Sourcing. You will collaborate with Category Managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies, support new product development, and drive cost, quality, and supply performance.

With a Bachelor's degree and at least one year in procurement or related supply chain work, you will analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to business continuity and value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of procurement or related supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and solution-oriented, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes and work effectively both independently and across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key commodities and procurement categories, with emphasis on commodity management, supplier relationships, and total cost optimization.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support new product development, supplier performance, business continuity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing, and total cost of ownership to identify value creation opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Track procurement performance metrics, support supplier scorecards, and contribute to cost savings, productivity, and contract compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Research and Development, Marketing, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure successful execution of sourcing and commercialization projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family-owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award-winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join our Procurement team and help strengthen supplier partnerships that support Sazerac's sourcing and commodity management initiatives. As a Supplier Engagement Specialist – Product Sourcing, you will collaborate with Procurement Category Managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies, support new product development, and drive cost, quality, and supply performance. You'll play an important role in optimizing commodity sourcing, ensuring business continuity, and supporting procurement initiatives that strengthen our supply chain and deliver long-term value.

What You'll Do

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key commodities and procurement categories, with an emphasis on commodity management, supplier relationships, and total cost optimization.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support new product development, supplier performance, business continuity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, pricing, and total cost of ownership to identify value creation opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Track procurement performance metrics, support supplier scorecards, and contribute to cost savings, productivity, and contract compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Research and Development, Marketing, Quality, and Finance teams to ensure successful execution of sourcing and commercialization projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of procurement or related supply chain experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and solution-oriented, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes and work effectively both independently and across cross-functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience in project implementation or project management.
• Experience sourcing materials within the food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting supplier relationship management, sourcing strategies, or new product commercialization.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds without assistance.

Culture And Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here .

The annual salary range for this role is $68,785.68 - $103,178.53. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity 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.