Procurement Analyst

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.

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 Analyst supports end-to-end supply chain spend optimization with a focus on logistics and site procurement. This entry-level, high-visibility position blends analytical responsibilities with exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The role drives data-backed decisions, supports sourcing events, and identifies cost savings and service improvement opportunities across transportation, warehousing, and site-related procurement categories.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Analysis

• Support procurement initiatives across transportation modes, warehousing, and site and technical procurement categories
• Conduct spend analyses, cost-based planning, and supplier performance evaluations
• Identify cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process optimization opportunities

Sourcing Support

• Assist with sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, and tenders
• Perform bid analysis, supplier evaluations, and prepare commercial recommendations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with business needs
• Monitor logistics markets and benchmark rates to inform procurement decisions

Supplier Management

• Maintain supplier documentation, rate matrices, agreements, and KPI dashboards
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Reporting & Communication

• Develop and present data-driven insights, reports, and executive updates
• Maintain accurate procurement records and project documentation

Professional Development

• Participate in regular career discussions and skill development planning with management
• Update personal development progress within the organization’s system

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain analytics (or strong internship experience)
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering, or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas) and experience with Power BI or Tableau
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage detailed work
• Self-motivated, innovative mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes
• Understanding of freight procurement, rate structures, and supplier management
• Approximately 10–20 percent occasional travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or procurement
• Internship or work experience in beverage, food, or CPG industries
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement platforms such as SAP or Oracle
• Knowledge of Incoterms, international freight, and trade compliance
• Proven ability to deliver results within timelines and manage multiple priorities

Physical Requirements

• In-person job attendance required (Louisville - hybrid)

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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.