Evaluate recycled plastic materials and negotiate purchases as a Buyer using pricing tools, market research, and supplier communication skills.
This Buyer purchases Plastic Recycle Materials from suppliers, scrap yards, auto recyclers, and other sources. The position evaluates materials by type, make, model, and composition while maintaining profitable margins. Knowledge of the Plastic Recycle Materials industry supports accurate purchasing decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchase Plastic Recycle Materials from established and current suppliers
- Identify materials by type, make, model, and composition
- Research market values and price converters accurately
- Negotiate purchases while maintaining profitable margins
- Inspect incoming materials and maintain purchasing documentation
Requirements:
- Previous recycled plastic materials purchasing experience preferred
- Knowledge of material identification and grading highly desirable
- Understanding of pricing, margins, and basic mathematics
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills
- Computer, spreadsheet, database, and online pricing resource proficiency
Apply purchasing expertise, material evaluation, negotiation, and market knowledge to support accurate recycled materials buying decisions.