Value Engineering Lead: Cross-Functional Cost Optimization

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K

Paid time off

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Sazerac is seeking a Value Engineering Category Lead to shape cost optimization across Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams. You will lead cost reduction initiatives, build financial models, and deliver value engineering roadmaps while maintaining product quality and brand integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, value engineering, strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, or related supply chain function.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, project management, and business case development skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead value engineering initiatives that reduce cost of goods while maintaining product quality, regulatory compliance, and brand standards.
• Partner with Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams to evaluate, prioritize, and implement cost optimization opportunities.
• Develop financial models, business cases, and value engineering roadmaps to support strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, ingredient sourcing, and supply chain opportunities to improve operational efficiency and long-term value.
• Drive cross-functional projects from concept through implementation while communicating progress, risks, and results to business leaders.

Skills

Procurement

Value engineering

Strategic sourcing

Commercial negotiations

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sazerac is seeking a Value Engineering Category Lead to shape cost optimization across Procurement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Finance, Operations, and Brand teams. You will lead cost reduction initiatives, build financial models, and deliver value engineering roadmaps while maintaining product quality and brand integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement or related fields, with strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.