Procurement Manager - Supply Chain

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, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

Switzerland

The Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process for their scope, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliability of supply chains while adhering to company standards and goals. They will be in charge to develop and to implement an effective sourcing strategy to steer and accelerate the drive towards best-in-class procurement practices across.

• Oversee the procurement and sourcing of Supply Chain categories, Logistics and Secondary Packaging, aiming at delivering cost savings. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and logistics, to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance and support.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluations, contract negotiations, and issue resolution to ensure continuous improvement and value optimization. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards in procurement activities, including environmental and social responsibility considerations.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing procurement processes, driving innovation, and achieving organizational goals related to indirect services. Optimize logistics processes, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to minimize costs, improve efficiency, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
• Develop and implement procurement category and sourcing strategies, aligning with organizational objectives and budgetary constraints. Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers, negotiating contracts, and establishing favorable terms and conditions through sourcing process best practices.
• Monitor market trends, analyze supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvement, and risk mitigation.
• Utilize PPT as a task/project management tool where and when appropriate. Use PPT to accelerate progress on projects, identify / keep in contact with team members and make sure all projects are up to date. Adhere to standardized ways of working and all procurement policies. 
• Utilize data analytics tools and procurement software to track key performance metrics, generate reports, and inform decision-making.
• Use Performance Development System (PDS) to enhance performance within the company through evaluation, planning, and goal execution. Strive to constantly develop oneself as a valuable asset through personal and professional growth and attention to the position’s outcomes. Support the widespread use of PDS and support company culture within the organization.
• Utilize Career Development System (CDS) to identify training needs and design development curriculum, programs and content for the purpose of preparing for career opportunities within the company. Provide feedback to manager regarding on-the-job learning opportunities.

Requirements

MUST

• 10 years’ relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and follow up skills
• A proactive mindset and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Strong negotiator and influencer, leveraging analytics to achieve desired outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team as well as self-directed
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an org

PREFERRED

• Master's degree in related field
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel (up to 25%)
• In-person job attendance

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