Junior Buyer

Location: Onsite, with some travel required

Reports to: General Manager

About Clean Lifecycle Network (CLN)

Clean Lifecycle Network (CLN) is an environmental services company focused on critical recycling and circular solutions that keep valuable materials out of landfills and incineration. We provide diverse solutions to our customers to recover, recycle, and repurpose complex materials, creating closed-loop systems that turn waste into opportunity. At CLN, you’ll be part of a fast-growing team redefining how materials move through their lifecycle. We’re driven by impact, innovation, and purpose, building a cleaner, more sustainable future together.

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Junior Buyer. This role supports our procurement efforts by sourcing, inspecting, and purchasing scrap aluminum from accounts around the globe. No previous experience is required—full training will be provided.

It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-building, is eager to learn hands-on technical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment within the metals and recycling industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to identify, sort, and evaluate various grades of scrap aluminum (training provided)
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Assist with price negotiations and follow current metal market trends.
• Travel to suppliers as needed to inspect material and build customer relations.
• Accurately document purchases, weights, pricing, and material specifications.
• Work closely with yard operations to ensure proper handling and processing of purchased material.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with company policies
  
  

Qualifications

• No experience required - training is provided.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn about the metals recycling industry.
• Aggressive self-starter that will help build up customers.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Great communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to travel.
  
  

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in recycling, metals, industrial sales, or logistics is a plus.
• Knowledge of metal grades, commodities, or purchasing is helpful but not necessary.
• Customer relations experience.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate or salary (based on experience).
• Performance bonuses.
• Healthcare.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
  
  

Salary

• $60,000 - $80,000 USD based on relevant experience
  
  

Why Join Us

Join a fast-growing company at the forefront of critical recycling and sustainable innovation. You’ll play a key role in supporting integrations, building systems, and driving operational excellence as we work to create a cleaner, more circular future.