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Moorefield, WV, Vereinigte Staaten

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.

Your tasks

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 profile

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

Your advantages

Your advantages

  • 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 contact

Your contact

Andrea Gassen

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I. By submitting my application, I agree that my application data will be stored in an EDP system at Papier-Mettler.

II. Your details will only be collected, processed and used by Papier-Mettler for the purpose of processing your application. The data will not be passed on to third parties.

III. All information and data that you provide to Papier-Mettler will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Data Protection Act.
Personnel information and thus all applicant data submitted to us will be used confidentially and exclusively for application purposes.

IV. We would like to point out that your data will be transmitted unencrypted after it has been sent.

V. I expressly declare that the information provided in the application is true and correct. False statements may lead to consequences under labour law in the event of employment.

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Thank you for your interest in our online job posting. The protection of your personal data is very important to us. Therefore, we inform you below about the collection, processing and use of your data in the context of the online application, in accordance with the relevant data protection regulations.

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In the course of your online application, we will collect and process the following personal application data from you:

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  • Address
  • Telephone number
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Your personal application data is collected and processed exclusively for the purpose of filling vacancies within our company. As a matter of principle, your data will only be forwarded to the internal departments and specialist departments of our company responsible for the specific application procedure. Your personal application data will not be passed on to other companies in the Papier-Mettler Group without your prior express consent. Your application data will not be used for any other purpose or passed on to third parties.

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In the event of a negative decision, your data will be stored for up to 12 months after receipt of your application and will be irrevocably deleted after this period. You will not receive any notification that your data has been deleted.

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We have taken various technical and organizational precautions to protect the data collected in connection with your application from manipulation and unauthorized access. In particular, the transmission of your online application is encrypted in accordance with the currently recognized state of the art.

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If you have any questions about the collection, processing or use of your personal data, or in cases of information, correction or deletion of data, as well as revocation of consent granted, please contact our HR department:
Email: personal@papier-mettler.com

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International Recruiting,
Commercial Positions &
Management

Andrea Gassen

Production, Technology,
Commercial-Technical
Positions

Anke van Issum
Tel.: 06533 / 79 3576

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Sascha Hemm
Tel.: 06533 / 79 3573

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