Procurement Manager - IT & Corporate Services Texas

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.

The Procurement Manager – IT & Corporate Services leads the procurement of indirect services, including IT, professional services, marketing, facilities, and other non-production categories. This role partners cross-functionally to deliver effective sourcing strategies, supplier performance excellence, and strong governance, with a key focus on supporting Oracle ERP implementation and ongoing procurement system enablement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for IT and corporate services, including sourcing strategy development, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
• Serve as the procurement lead for Oracle ERP implementations and enhancements, partnering with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to support vendor selection, contracting, licensing, and implementation partner sourcing.
• Own procurement workstreams related to Oracle ERP initiatives, ensuring supplier alignment, cost controls, SLAs, and compliance throughout implementation, integration, and go-live phases.
• Develop and execute procurement category strategies aligned with organizational objectives and budgetary requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, driving continuous improvement, cost savings, and risk mitigation across IT services and software spend.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize and optimize procurement processes within Oracle ERP and procurement platforms, improving spend visibility, compliance, and reporting.
• Establish and monitor procurement KPIs, leveraging data analytics and procurement systems to inform decision-making.
• Utilize project and task management tools to track progress, communicate status, and ensure timely execution of procurement initiatives.
• Support company culture, performance management, and ethical procurement practices through continuous improvement and adherence to policies.

Requirements

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant procurement experience
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels
• Experience supporting or leading Oracle ERP implementations, including procurement modules, supplier onboarding, contract management, and reporting

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Procurement or supply chain certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP)

Additional Requirements

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

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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.