Procurement Manager - Marketing

Sazerac Company Overview

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, Traveller, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Svedka, Wheatley, BuzzBallz, Southern Comfort, Seagram's V.O., Myers's, Goldschlger, 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.

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager for Marketing is responsible for the efficient sourcing, procurement, and timely delivery of marketing point-of-sale (POS) materials, including branded merchandise and value-added packaging (VAP). This role oversees the end-to-end process from artwork development to fulfillment, while ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional service standards are met. The role collaborates closely with internal teams, vendors, and agencies to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Procurement & Budget Management

• Contribute to the development of annual POS budgets and procurement efficiency targets.
• Implement KPIs to achieve cost savings and process improvements across departments and brand budgets (e.g., freight, services).
• Source marketing materials with optimal cost and quality using approved vendors.

Vendor Management & Fulfillment

• Lead negotiations with approved vendors for POS materials.
• Conduct formal supplier performance reviews using scorecards and KPIs.
• Ensure quality, innovation, service, and risk are managed effectively while meeting cost-savings targets.
• Manage vendor contracts, material sourcing, and workload distribution.

Project & Program Execution

• Oversee the development, fulfillment, and trafficking of POS materials.
• Track procurement activities including POs, invoices, and goods received.
• Support the sales and SBA teams with local POS requests across all categories.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver world-class customer service to internal teams, vendors, and consumers.
• Keep stakeholders informed through updated status reports and communication of opportunities.
• Manage expectations and delivery for global distributor partners regarding catalog offerings and POS needs.

Digital Tools & Systems Management

• Maintain and update online ordering portals to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Evaluate and improve POS fulfillment systems (e.g., Dri-View, Vivid).
• Maintain media libraries featuring POS assets and vendor information.

Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Use data tools and systems to identify areas for self-improvement and increased job effectiveness (PDS system).
• Manage, analyze, and recommend changes for rebate and coupon programs by brand and state.
• Continuously research market trends and competitive materials to innovate POS offerings.

Career Development

• Follow an action plan to gain experiences and skills aligned with long-term career growth.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing vendor relationships, including contracts
• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of cost savings and supplier performance management
• Proficiency with data tools, statistical analysis, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must reside in the state of Kentucky OR be willing to relocate to the Louisville area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) design or related industry
• Prior experience in the alcohol beverage or broader CPG industry
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strategic thinking, stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

Placement within the salary range is calculated based upon years of directly relatable experience for the position.

Culture and Benefits

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.