Procurement Manager - CAPEX & Aging Warehouse

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.

Lucerne, Switzerland

Role Overview

The CAPEX and Aging Warehouse Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for capital projects, construction services, and aging warehouse infrastructure across Sazerac’s North American network. The role ensures efficient delivery of high-quality construction and equipment at optimal cost, while maintaining compliance and alignment with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies for CAPEX and construction categories, including engineering, design, warehouse builds, and site infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to plan and deliver capital projects on time and within budget.
• Lead supplier selection, RFx, negotiation, and contract execution processes for major construction and capital procurement.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, safety, and on-time performance.
• Implement cost tracking, budget control, and KPI systems to monitor supplier and project performance.
• Support risk management, compliance, and sustainability initiatives in all procurement activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing processes across CAPEX and construction categories.

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Must-have qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of procurement or project management experience in CAPEX or construction-related categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation experience with EPCs, contractors, and engineering firms.
• Experience managing budgets, cost forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across functional and organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• In-person job attendance required.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or professional certifications (CPSM, PMP, CIPS).
• Experience with beverages & food, construction, or industrial environments.
• Prior leadership experience managing (cross-functional) teams.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or project management systems (Primavera, MS Project).
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance in construction.