Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Jeffrey Haye is a seasoned procurement executive with over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. As the Chief Procurement Officer at Sazerac Company, he is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, supply chain, and procurement functions to drive cost efficiencies, ensure supply chain resilience, and optimize the company's global procurement operations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Procurement Officer at Sazerac Company, Jeffrey is responsible for overseeing all procurement-related activities, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and inventory optimization. He has played a crucial role in streamlining the company's procurement processes, implementing advanced analytics and technology solutions, and building a high-performing procurement team to support Sazerac's growth and operational excellence.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey held several senior-level procurement and supply chain positions at Treehouse Foods, where he served as the Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer, Chief Procurement Officer, and held various leadership roles in supply chain and procurement. He has also held procurement and commodities trading roles at Ingredion Incorporated, Diageo, Land O'Lakes, and Archer Daniels Midland Company, demonstrating his deep understanding of the food and beverage industry and his ability to drive transformative changes in procurement and supply chain operations.
Academic Background
Jeffrey holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois. He has also completed various executive leadership programs and certifications throughout his career, further strengthening his strategic and operational expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Global procurement operations and optimization
- Procurement function transformation and digitalization
- Inventory management and logistics optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration and change management
- Commodity risk management and hedging strategies
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Treehouse Foods, Jeffrey played a pivotal role in implementing a comprehensive procurement transformation program, which resulted in over $50 million in annual cost savings and improved supply chain reliability. He has also been actively involved in industry associations, sharing his expertise and contributing to the advancement of procurement best practices.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of driving operational excellence, Jeffrey Haye is well-positioned to lead Sazerac Company's procurement function and contribute to the company's continued growth and success in the competitive food and beverage industry.
