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Sazerac Company


Supplier Engagement Specialist Product Sourcing

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Recruitment began on May 7, 2025
and the job listing Expires on August 31, 2025
Full-time
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Supplier Engagement Specialist – Product Sourcing

The Supplier Engagement Specialist will work with the Procurement Category Managers to execute on category strategies and engage on supplier management. This will include working with suppliers to drive the best total cost while helping to deliver a competitive advantage for Sazerac. The incumbent will serve as liaison between the brand managers, marketing teams, plant personnel, and suppliers to ensure successful completion of NBD projects.

  • 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.

Requirements

MUST

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 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
  • 1 year relevant experience (minimum)

PREFERRED

  • 2 years implementation or project management experience.
  • 2 years experience in purchasing materials for food/beverage/ or packaged goods manufacturing

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to pick up and/or move objects up to 10 pounds without assistance
  • Ability to work overtime if necessary
  • Ability to work hybrid

Will consider high potential supply chain and agriculture business candidates who have completed their bachelor degree and at least one internship.

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Phone
(858) 822-7413
Email
careers@rady.ucsd.edu
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Physical Location:
4th Floor East, Otterson, Suite 4E003
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Mailing Address:
9500 Gilman Dr.
4th Floor, East Wing Suite 4E003
La Jolla, CA 92093

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
F Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
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Physical Location:
4th Floor East, Otterson, Suite 4E003
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Mailing Address:
9500 Gilman Dr.
4th Floor, East Wing Suite 4E003
La Jolla, CA 92093

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