Strategic Procurement & Planning Specialist

Bettcher Industries; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bettcher Industries in the United States seeks a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, oversee quotations and deliveries, and optimize data integrity. You will lead commodity strategies, conduct supplier evaluations, and support new product introductions across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong foundation in planning, scheduling, and ERP usage, with a focus on cost reduction and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years planning/scheduling and materials management in manufacturing.
• ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of assigned goods in line with company policies and objectives.
• Manage quotations, purchase orders, and delivery of commodities.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Improve data accuracy and system integrity; develop preferred delivery programs.
• Manage supplier relationships, analyze performance and provide feedback.
• Track commodity metrics to support improvement plans.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance; support supplier qualification.
• Invoicing and support contract manufacturing opportunities.
• Act as SME for assigned commodity groups; develop procurement plans.
• Coordinate with operations for new product introductions and production planning.
• Build relationships with internal customers to identify needs and opportunities.

Skills

Planning Scheduling

Supply Chain Experience

Materials Management

ERP Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Bettcher Industries in the United States seeks a procurement professional to manage supplier relationships, oversee quotations and deliveries, and optimize data integrity. You will lead commodity strategies, conduct supplier evaluations, and support new product introductions across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a strong foundation in planning, scheduling, and ERP usage, with a focus on cost reduction and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.