Purchasing Administrator

Sazerac Company Overview

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, Buzz Ballz, 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 Purchasing Administrator supports daily operations by managing the procurement of MRO, office, and facility supplies across multiple sites. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate purchasing records, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring materials are available to support uninterrupted operations. It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys organization, problem‑solving, and working cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and site teams. This role also plays an important part in driving cost savings, improving processes, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Procure MRO, office, and janitorial supplies while ensuring timely delivery, accurate billing, and proper purchase order management.
• Maintain purchasing records and support inventory accuracy, receiving processes, and vendor performance tracking.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and tool crib teams to support business continuity and operational needs across sites.
• Identify and support cost‑saving and continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve purchasing, inventory, and service‑related issues.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related purchasing, inventory control, customer service, or administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.
• Experience with inventory control, perpetual inventory systems, budgeting, or purchasing processes.
• Experience supporting purchasing activities within food, beverage, packaging, or manufacturing environments.

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

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.