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 (Hybrid working model)

We are seeking a results-driven, hands-on, and technology-savvy procurement professional to join our Global Procurement team at our global office in Lucerne, Switzerland as eSourcing & Digital Procurement Specialist. This role combines tactical execution of eSourcing events with a strong focus on leading digital transformation initiatives across procurement. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operation of our eSourcing tools while also acting as a change agent with enterprise-wide impact, helping drive adoption and optimization of procurement technologies globally. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, results-driven professional who thrives at the intersection of procurement, technology, and process excellence, and who wants to be part of a transformational journey shaping the digital future of procurement.

Key Responsibilities
eSourcing Operations & Support

• Design, launch, and manage sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, eAuctions) across categories.
• Ensure effective supplier onboarding, communication, and bid evaluation within eSourcing tools.
• Support category managers and buyers with hands-on execution of sourcing events.
• Track and report on sourcing performance metrics (savings, cycle times, supplier participation).
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and developments in eSourcing technologies and best practices, and make recommendations for enhancements or upgrades as needed.

Digital Procurement Transformation

• Act as super-user and subject matter expert for eSourcing platforms (e.g., Keelvar, Archlet, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua).
• Lead implementation and rollout of new procurement technologies (P2P, Supplier Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, analytics tools).
• Provide training, guidance, and day-to-day support to procurement users.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of procurement systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and digitize procurement processes with enterprise- wide impact.
• Stay current on market trends in procurement technology and recommend improvements.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s or professional certifications a plus).
• 7–10 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, with a strong track record in eSourcing event executions.
• Proven experience with eSourcing platforms (Keelvar, Archlet, Coupa, Jaggaer, Ivalua, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to support technology implementation and adoption projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate data into insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across cultures and functions.
• Self-starter with a result-driven, hands-on mindset and strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.