Senior Procurement Manager – Packaging

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.

As the Senior Procurement Manager – Packaging, you will lead sourcing and supplier management for glass packaging across our manufacturing network. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Marketing, and Finance to deliver high-impact initiatives that influence cost, quality, and operational performance.

Our Procurement team is growing, and this role is open due to an internal promotion. This is an excellent opportunity to join Sazerac and play a key role in driving sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization across our packaging category.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies that drive material cost improvements
• Lead supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and performance management
• Partner with Manufacturing to optimize cost, quality, service, and inventory levels
• Support new product launches and brand renovations, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
• Analyze supply and demand to improve inventory strategy and reduce excess
• Identify and implement cost-saving and value engineering opportunities
• Drive supplier quality improvements and ensure compliance with key standards
• Contribute to strategic procurement initiatives with company-wide impact

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of relevant procurement experience
• Packaging experience (glass, metal, corrugated)

Preferred:

• Wine and spirits industry experience
• Strong background in vendor management and contract negotiation
• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
• Experience supporting multiple locations
• Willingness to travel

Location:

• Hybrid work schedule in Louisville, KY or Carrollton, TX
• Relocation available

Why Sazerac:

• Industry-leading portfolio with iconic and fast-growing brands
• Continued investment in supply chain and procurement capabilities
• High visibility role with cross-functional impact
• Strong opportunities for career growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Packaging experience (glass, metal, corrugated)

Preferred:

• Wine and spirits industry experience
• 5+ years managing vendor relationships, including contracts
• Experience in food, beverage, or packaged goods manufacturing
• Experience supporting multiple locations
• Willingness to travel

Why Sazerac:

• Industry-leading portfolio with iconic and growing brands
• Continued investment in supply chain and procurement capabilities
• High-impact, cross-functional role with strong visibility
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding organization

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A career at Sazerac offers you the opportunity to reach your full potential as part of a creative, decisive, high-performance team. Sazerac values the needs and wants of our team members and offers inclusive benefits to attract and retain the best talent. Our culture is built upon the values of hard work, diligence and personal responsibility.

Sazerac Team Members enjoy:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day One including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Family Coverage: Options to cover family members, including domestic partners.
• 401(k) Plan: Immediate access to a matching 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Time Away: Enjoy paid time off (PTO), holidays, and parental leave.
• Mental Health and Wellness: Access to mental health care and wellness incentive programs.
• Educational Support: Benefit from tuition reimbursement and our scholarship program for dependents of Sazerac team members.
• Fun Extras: Enjoy branded apparel, fun events, and a team member bottle purchase program.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits, salary range, and programs may vary by role or location. For roles within our commercial team - the Salary range refers to base salary only and does not include car allowance, annual bonus, fuel or cell phone reimbursement. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. 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.