Posted 3 days ago
Procurement / Purchasing Specialist
@ I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions
Hamilton, Ontario
Overview
I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is hiring a full-time Procurement / Purchasing Specialist in Hamilton, ON to buy recycled plastic materials from suppliers, scrap yards, auto recyclers and other sources. The role involves evaluating material grade, researching market prices, negotiating purchase rates to keep margins profitable, and maintaining purchasing records. Previous purchasing or recycled plastic experience is preferred and a valid driver's licence is required.
Responsibilities:
- Purchase recycled plastic from suppliers, scrap yards and auto recyclers
- Evaluate material type, grade and condition
- Research market prices and negotiate purchase rates
- Inspect incoming materials and keep purchasing records
- Report pricing and market trends to management
Requirements summary:
- Purchasing or recycled plastic buying experience preferred
- Knowledge of plastic identification and grading
- Strong negotiation and basic math skills
- Valid driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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Position Overview
Our client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven Procurement / Purchasing Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for purchasing recycled plastic materials from established and new suppliers, scrap yards, auto recyclers, and other sources. The ideal candidate will have industry knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to accurately evaluate materials, research market prices, negotiate competitive purchase rates, and maintain profitable margins while building long-term supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities- Purchase recycled plastic materials from established and new suppliers, scrap yards, recyclers, and other sources.
- Identify and evaluate recycled plastic materials based on type, grade, composition, and other relevant characteristics.
- Research and monitor current market prices and material values to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Accurately evaluate and price materials using company pricing tools, databases, spreadsheets, and market information.
- Negotiate competitive purchase prices while maintaining profitable margins.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, recyclers, dismantlers, and other vendors.
- Inspect incoming materials to verify quality, authenticity, condition, and material specifications.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, inventory documentation, and supplier information.
- Monitor market trends and fluctuations in recycled plastic material prices that may impact purchasing decisions.
- Communicate purchasing decisions, pricing updates, and market developments to management.
- Identify opportunities to expand the supplier network and increase purchasing volume.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company procedures related to material purchasing and resale.
- Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying recycled plastic materials is preferred.
- Knowledge of recycled plastic material identification, classification, and grading is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of material pricing, profit margins, and basic mathematics.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work independently and make informed purchasing decisions.
- Comfortable using computers, spreadsheets, databases, and online pricing resources.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet purchasing targets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license.
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