Purchaser of Recyclable Materials & Supplies

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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 Manager of Recyclable Material & Supplies to manage purchasing of both raw material and building relationships with suppliers. The majority of the Manager’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: Someone in this position can work part time remotely but needs to connect at the office in Lethbridge, AB.
The preferred candidate would be able to work from the main 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.

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