Senior Procurement Manager – Packaging

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 127,953 - 191,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging to lead sourcing strategy across multiple sites. You will drive cost savings, optimize quality and supply, and partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production and launches.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement and strong analytical skills, with a hybrid schedule based from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for glass packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, new product launches, and cost planning.
• Analyze market trends, supply/demand, and pricing to inform procurement decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including value engineering, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Supplier relationships

Contract negotiations

Analytical 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, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award-winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award-winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join a growing Procurement team in a high-impact role created through internal advancement. As the Senior Procurement Manager for Glass Packaging, you’ll lead sourcing strategy for a critical category, driving cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across multiple manufacturing sites. This role offers strong visibility across manufacturing, marketing, and finance while influencing key business decisions and long-term supplier partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for glass packaging to optimize cost, quality, and supply
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Partner with manufacturing, marketing, and finance to support production, new product launches, and cost planning
• Analyze market trends, supply/demand, and pricing to inform procurement decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including value engineering, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration

Qualifications/Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
• Strong analytical, financial, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hybrid work schedule from Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

• Experience with packaging categories (glass, metal, or corrugated)
• Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food & beverage, or manufacturing
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and inventory planning

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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 $127,953.09 - $191,929.63. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

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.

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.

What’s Next:

After you apply, a recruiter will review your application and reach out to qualified candidates. Selected candidates will follow our interview process, which may include a phone screen, hiring manager interview, and panel interviews with business leaders. There may be additional steps or assessments throughout the process dependent on the position. Applicants who are not selected to move through the process, at any stage, will be notified via email.