Details
Posted: 26-May-22
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Type: Full Time
Preferred Education: 2 Year Degree
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
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 Purchaser’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;
- Familiarity with operation of MRFs;
- Expose 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 Lethbridge, AB. However the preferred candidate would be able to work from the Lethbridge office as well as from home.
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
jeff.wood@efs-plastics.ca. Any questions about the position can be sent to the same email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Requirements:
- Solid understanding of the recycling industry;
- Familiarity with operation of MRFs;
- Expose 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