Procurement - Supplier Engagement Specialist - Direct Materials

Sazerac Company is an independent, American family-owned business known for its award-winning bourbons and whiskeys. The Supplier Engagement Specialist will collaborate with Procurement Category Managers to execute category strategies and manage supplier relationships, ensuring the successful completion of new product development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support Procurement Category Managers with supplier selection and management
• Assist in supplier development and performance management
• Negotiate business terms with suppliers as needed to drive total cast and deliver a competitive advantage for Sazerac
• Act as primary point of contact with suppliers on NBD projects to ensure timelines are met
• Coordinate activity with brand managers, project managers, suppliers, and senior managers to ensure projects are launched efficiently
• Utilize internal resources to help maximize efficiency and output
• Develop a plan to prioritize tasks based on urgency and value and streamline process to achieve the highest level of output
• Utilize the PPT system to provide timely updates on projects and allow other team members to be notified of progress, next steps and timing
• Achieve department NBD goals of on-time and error free
• Accountable for system and process utilization to drive consistent and effective project management by component
• Leverage internal systems including PPT and the NBD GUI to provide project updates to internal stakeholders to confirm project status and alert to actions needed
• Maintain necessary updates with external stakeholders to ensure project timelines are staying on track and escalation occurs as needed
• Assist the plants and accounting teams to assure that bill of materials are developed accurately and that information is supplied as needed to stakeholders to assure data integrity
• Engage in career development discussions with manager to communicate career aspirations and identify skill development needs to achieve career goals
• Develop a PDS plan with clear tangible signs and measurement tools in place to assess personal progress
• Make regular skill development updates in the system to document learning and development
• Utilize procurement focused KPIs to create position specific goals to track performance and efficacy in role
• Strive to meet and exceed expectations for internal and external customer service
• Consistently solicit feedback on customer service and leverage feedback to improve performance

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year relevant experience (minimum)
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Self-motivated, innovative and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to quickly learn new systems/processes
• Detail Oriented
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• 2 years implementation or project management experience
• 2 years experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing

Benefits

• 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.

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