Procurement Supplier Engagement Specialist, Product Sourcing

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. Required 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. . #LI-TH1 #LI-Onsite

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