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Sazerac Company · 3 days ago

Procurement - Supplier Engagement Specialist - Direct Materials

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned company with a rich history in producing award-winning spirits. They are seeking a Supplier Engagement Specialist to partner with Procurement Category Managers, focusing on supplier engagement and cost optimization to support New Business Development initiatives.

Food and BeverageWine And Spirits

Responsibilities

Support Procurement Category Managers with supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, and supplier development

Negotiate business terms with suppliers to drive total cost optimization and value creation

Serve as the primary supplier contact for NBD projects, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and launch readiness

Coordinate with Brand Managers, Marketing, Plant teams, Project Managers, and suppliers to ensure efficient and timely project execution

Leverage procurement systems (PPT, NBD GUI) to track milestones, communicate status updates, and escalate risks as needed

Ensure accurate development and maintenance of Bills of Materials in collaboration with Plant and Accounting teams to support data integrity

Prioritize workload based on urgency and business impact to maximize efficiency and output

Support achievement of department NBD goals, including on-time and error-free execution

Utilize procurement-focused KPIs to establish role-specific performance goals and measure effectiveness

Maintain high internal and external customer service standards, actively soliciting feedback to drive continuous improvement

Participate in career development planning, including PDS goal setting and ongoing skill development documentation

Qualification

Procurement experienceProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInnovative mindsetLearn systemsDetail-orientedOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsSelf-motivated