Buyer

Company Description

Clean Earth is one of the largest specialty waste companies in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for contaminated soil, dredged material, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste.  Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

It is our unique capability of providing a one-source, full-service solution to handle multiple waste streams from a single customer that separates us from the competition. Our processes are detailed, our due diligence is tireless, and our results provide unmatched recycling solutions for our customers with the utmost in customer service.

We're proud to be part of Harsco Corporation, named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021.

Job Description

General Purpose:

The Field Purchasing Agent supports regional operations by creating purchase orders for plant and office supplies as well as disposal services under a master service agreement.  Oversees completion of purchase cycle including delivery, receiving, reconciliation of invoice, payment processing, and resolution of discrepancies.  Works with Corporate purchasing group and local operations to ensure compliance with purchasing directives while driving improvement and profitability.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Create purchase orders (POs) for drum disposal under master agreement.
• Create purchase orders for office supplies and specific plant supplies (chemicals, safety equipment)
• Verify accuracy of deliveries by reconciling packing slips against purchase orders.  Contact vendor to resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile POs against invoices.
• Process payment of invoices through Oracle.
• Participate in financial team calls regarding any hold reports and releasing payments.
• Participate in P&L financial reviews.
• Maintain disposal log for bulk and drum shipments including costing of transportation and disposal.
• Prepare and submit month end accounts payable accruals.
• Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Basic Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year(s) experience in a supply chain or bookkeeping function (buyer, purchasing coordinator, accounts payable)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic working knowledge of Oracle purchasing and accounts payable modules
• Ability to type and enter numbers on 10-key pad quickly and accurately
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
• Basic Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and coordinate across functions to meet deadlines
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• Ability to follow directions or instructions
• Ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence.  Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job.  This line is dedicated to disability applications only.  No other inquiries will receive a response.