Procurement / Purchasing Specialist - Plastic Recycle Material

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to purchase Plastic Recycle Materials from suppliers, scrap yards, and recyclers in Hamilton, Ontario. The role focuses on evaluating materials, negotiating prices, and maintaining supplier relationships.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, applying market knowledge of plastic recycle materials, pricing tools, and accurate purchasing records to support steady supply and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing recycled plastic materials preferred.
• Knowledge of plastic recycle materials identification and grading desirable.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins, and basic mathematics.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet purchasing goals.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Plastic Recycle Materials from established and new suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate Plastic Recycle Materials based on type, make, model, and material composition.
• Research current market values for Plastic Recycle Materials.
• Accurately price converters using company pricing tools, databases, and market information.
• Negotiate purchase prices while maintaining profitable margins.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, recyclers, dismantlers, and other vendors.
• Inspect incoming Plastic Recycle Materials for quality, authenticity, and condition.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor market trends and changes in precious-metal prices that may affect purchasing decisions.
• Communicate pricing, purchasing decisions, and market updates to management.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's supplier network and increase purchasing volume.

Skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent

Excel

Tools

Pricing tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Online pricing resources

Job description

Procurement / Purchasing Specialist - Plastic Recycle Material

$ 5000/Month + 10 % Commission

Hamilton, ON

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team. This position is responsible for purchasing Plastic Recycle Materials from suppliers, scrap yards, auto recyclers, and other sources while accurately evaluating materials, negotiating competitive prices, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of the Plastic Recycle Materials industry and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly detail-oriented environment.

• Purchase Responsibilities
• Purchase Plastic Recycle Materials from established and new suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate Plastic Recycle Materials based on type, make, model, and material composition.
• Research current market values for Plastic Recycle Materials .
• Accurately price converters using company pricing tools, databases, and market information.
• Negotiate purchase prices while maintaining profitable margins.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, recyclers, dismantlers, and other vendors.
• Inspect incoming Plastic Recycle Materials for quality, authenticity, and condition.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor market trends and changes in precious-metal prices that may affect purchasing decisions.
• Communicate pricing, purchasing decisions, and market updates to management.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's supplier network and increase purchasing volume.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures related to the purchase and resale of catalytic converters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience purchasing recycled plastic materials preferred.
• Knowledge of Plastic Recycle Materials identification and grading is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margins, and basic mathematics.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound purchasing decisions.
• Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, databases, and online pricing resources.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet purchasing goals.
• Valid driver's license
• Identify and evaluate Plastic Recycle Materials based on type, make, model, serial numbers, and material composition.
• Research current market values for Plastic Recycle Materials
• Accurately price converters using company pricing tools, databases, and market information.
• Negotiate purchase prices while maintaining profitable margins.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, recyclers, dismantlers, and other vendors.
• Inspect incoming converters for quality, authenticity, and condition.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor market trends and changes in Plastic Recycle Materials prices that may affect purchasing decisions.
• Communicate pricing, purchasing decisions, and market updates to management.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's supplier network and increase purchasing volume.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures related to the purchase and resale of catalytic converters.