Purchaser of Recyclable Material

4 weeks ago

Listowel, Canada Efs-plastics Inc. Full time

The Company: EFS-plastics is one of North America’s leading plastic recyclers, focused on converting post-consumer mixed plastics (#3-7) and plastic film into high-quality resin pellets. As global concern around plastic waste rises, EFS looks to grow by providing a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic. We currently have three locations in Listowel, ON, Lethbridge, AB and Hazelton, PA.
- Our mission is to protect the environment and reduce waste by processing post-consumer recycled plastics into a viable, mainstream resource.
- We believe in being trusted partners for our customers, loyal neighbours in our communities, and consistent stewards of our environment.

**The Position**: We’re looking for a **Purchaser of Recyclable Material & Supplies** to manage purchasing of both raw material and building relationships with suppliers. The majority of the Manager’s time will be spent securing post-consumer plastic produced at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across North America. This position requires travelling in the US and Canada. We are looking for a creative, honest, environmentally-focused professional to expand and improve our feedstock supply.

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain strong and transparent relationship with our existing suppliers;
- Provide weekly updates and develop monthly strategic sourcing plan with supervisor;
- Issue purchase orders and coordinate with Logistics Coordinator on scheduling;
- Secure new suppliers of raw material
- Communicate regularly with internal staff to evaluate quality of supply;
- Work with suppliers to improve MRF operations to enhance quality or increase volume through frequent phone calls and occasional site visits;
- Maintain inventory of process supplies and place orders when necessary; and
- Reduce costs of process supplies through negotiation and diverse sourcing.

**Requirements**:

- Solid understanding of the recycling industry;
- Passionate about the waste industry and environment;
- Familiarity with operation of MRFs;
- Exposure to post-consumer plastic commodities and markets;
- Experience in negotiating pricing;
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work independently;
- Excellent communication, listening and presentation skills;
- Comfort using Excel and managing a pricing database; and
- Integrity, confidentiality and professionalism

**Location**: EFS-plastics is based in Listowel, Ontario, with offices in Lethbridge, Alberta and Hazleton, PA, USA. **This can be a hybrid or remote position.**

Why Should You Apply?
- Receive a competitive salary and leading industry benefits;
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance; and
- Be at the frontier of addressing the growing plastic waste problem.

If you would like to join our fast-growing team, please send a copy of your resume to

We look forward to hearing from you.

Industry
- Plastics Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time- Seniority Level
- Mid-Senior level
- Industry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Wholesale Recyclable Materials
- Manufacturing
- Employment Type

Full-time
- Job Functions
- Purchasing
- Supply Chain- Skills- Recycling
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Waste Management
- Plastics Recycling
- Plastics
- Procurement
- Purchase Orders
- Raw Materials
- Commodities
- Strategic Sourcing

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