Purchasing Manager in Moorefield, West Virginia at METTLER PACKAGING LLC

Activities and perspectives

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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