Evaluate Plastic Recycle Materials and negotiate supplier pricing as a Buyer using market research, pricing tools, and careful inspection.
This Buyer purchases materials from suppliers, scrap yards, auto recyclers, and other sources. The work requires industry knowledge, accurate identification, solid negotiation, and organized documentation. You will support profitable purchasing decisions while maintaining supplier relationships and communicating updates to management.
Key Responsibilities: Purchase Plastic Recycle Materials from established and new suppliers
Identify materials by type, make, model, and composition
Research market values and price converters accurately
Negotiate prices while maintaining profitable margins
Inspect incoming materials and maintain purchasing records
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 pricing resource proficiency
Apply your material evaluation, negotiation, and market pricing skills as a detail-oriented Plastic Recycling Materials Buyer.