What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at METTLER Packaging LLC?
Your tasks:
- Assist in establishing and shaping the purchasing department for the company's U.S. manufacturing plant
- Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective, availability and high-quality procurement of raw materials, equipment, and services
- Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and corporate teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations
- Analyze and manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and production efficiency
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships that align with company values and quality standards
- Monitor market trends, assess supplier performance, and identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
- Accurately process purchase orders through the company's ERP system and handle related administrative tasks
Your benefits:
- Opportunity to grow into the Site Purchasing Manager role
- Family-owned company with a stable and supportive structure
- Competetive salary and positive work environment
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Paid vacation (starting at 12 days), holidays, and sick leave
- Ongoing support, training and development
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, preferred
- 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong negotiation skills with an understanding of contract law
- Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Hands-on mentality with a positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems and Mircrosoft Office
- This role requires daily onsite presence at the Moorefield, WV location
PAPIER-METTLER operates as an international packaging company and is the European market leader in the industry. Advanced production facilities, innovative product developments as well as flat hierarchies, and short ways of decision-making combine to make the family-owned company an exciting and successful employer. With its unique recycling concept, PAPIER-METTLER is a promising pioneer in environmentally friendlypackaging solutions.
More than 5,000 employees worldwide trust the family-owned company and benefit from its excellent development prospects.
Mettler Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.