Procurement Supplier Engagement Specialist, Product Sourcing

Sazerac Company • Jeffersontown, KY

1d • $68,786 - $103,179 • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Engagement Specialist – Product Sourcing joins Sazerac’s Procurement team to strengthen supplier partnerships and support sourcing and commodity management initiatives. The role collaborates with Procurement Category Managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to execute sourcing strategies, support new product development, and improve cost, quality, and supply performance. It contributes to commodity sourcing optimization, business continuity, and procurement initiatives that strengthen the supply chain and deliver long-term value.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 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 systems and processes and work independently and across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across key commodities and procurement categories, emphasizing 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 execute sourcing and commercialization projects.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package; benefits may vary depending on location and work type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level