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I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions

Procurement / Purchasing Specialist

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 24.9 km from the city centre

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 11, 2026
Posted: Nov 11, 2026

Original job description

Hiring: Procurement / Purchasing Specialist – Plastic Recycled Materials
Location: Hamilton, ON

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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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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Responsibilities

Purchase and evaluate recycled plastic materials, research market prices, negotiate competitive rates, and inspect incoming materials for quality and specifications. Maintain purchasing and supplier records, monitor market trends, build supplier relationships, expand the supplier network, and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Previous purchasing or procurement experience, preferably involving recycled plastic materials, and knowledge of material identification, classification, and grading are preferred. Candidates should have strong negotiation, communication, analytical, organizational, and basic mathematics skills; be comfortable with spreadsheets and databases; work independently in a fast-paced environment; and hold a valid driver's license.

Skills

Procurement
Purchasing
Recycled Plastic Identification
Material Classification and Grading
Material Pricing
Negotiation
Quality Inspection
Market Research
Inventory Documentation
Spreadsheet and Database Use
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Communication
Attention to Detail
Valid Driver's License

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Keywords

Procurement
Purchasing
Recycled Plastic Materials
Supplier Network
Scrap Yards
Auto Recyclers
Material Identification
Material Classification
Material Grading
Market Pricing
Pricing Tools
Databases
Spreadsheets
Profit Margins
Supplier Relationships
Material Inspection
Quality Verification
Inventory Documentation
Market Trends
Regulatory Compliance

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