Job Description

Scheduling BuyerWE ARE CDE.HERE TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.Sand is a finite resource, and it's running out. Today, population growth and the pace of progress mean the world is devouring sand like never before - 50 billion tonnes a year globally. This demand is unsustainable. Together with our customers we have already diverted over 100 million tonnes of waste material from landfills and put it back into the materials market for use in construction; protecting sand & aggregates in areas where natural material reserves are in decline and enabling production to happen closer to markets. We are minimising environmental impact and laying the foundations for the circular economy.At CDE we work across the natural processing and waste recycling sectors, in five regions, to pioneer industry-leading, world-changing engineering solutions. Our headquarters are in Northern Ireland, and we have offices in the USA, Australia, Austria, and Brazil. For over 30 years we have relentlessly innovated and co-created wet processing solutions - completing over 2,000 global projects - and we're only getting started. Our purpose is to create our best world, a ton at a time; empowering our customers to transform their materials into valuable resources for the betterment of people, the planet, and their bottom lines.Discover more about life at CDEAbout the roleJob PurposeThis is an operational role where the buyer is expected to support the line manager and operational assembly team in order to maintain the Purchase to Pay Process in line with CDE Culture and Values to ensure all materials required are available to satisfy manufacturing requirements in terms of delivery, cost and quality, whilst ensuring compliance with procurement policies and ensuring the company's strategic goals and customer needs are met.Responsibilitiesxc2xb7 In line with the manufacturing planning schedule, ensure all Purchase Orders required for Manufacturing are available when required and are delivered to the correct locations.xc2xb7 Prepare and maintain purchasing report, records, and updated price lists. Including updating drawing to supplier along with Engineering communication, confirming part finishes based on project requirement.xc2xb7 Monitor and communicate supplier on time in full deliveries, ensure 95% OTIF delivery with Key Suppliers.xc2xb7 To support line manager with process improvements to ensure kpi's and targets are met.xc2xb7 Ensure IFS compliance/adherence of all procurement related tasks but particularly updating purchase order delivery dates in a timely manner to allow for real-time reporting.xc2xb7 Monitor and action MRP messages ensure correct system information is maintained at all times.xc2xb7 To support and maintain supplier relationships to include managing capacities and performances with the supplier in order to help them meet their set kpi's and targets.xc2xb7 Actively maintain correct standard purchase part inventory in compliance with company policy. Including updating min/max and reordering quantity implementing strategy set by business.xc2xb7 Actively action and close out assigned NCRs.xc2xb7 Continually challenge and improve upon current practices and procedures.xc2xb7 Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.xc2xb7 To support and maintain assembly requirements by actively liaising and working with assembly team.xc2xb7 To support and maintain the whiteboard process with the aim of reducing urgent requirements such as ncr's snags.xc2xb7 Attend relevant meetings to represent Operations scheduling team on OTD and report progress to various teams at timely manner.Investigate and initiate corrective actions for reported issues with OTD, missing parts, stock out parts, part duplication or any other issues hindering job closure.xc2xb7 Apply the minimum quality and environmental standards required under ISO 9001 and 14001 and the company Quality and Environmental standards.xc2xb7 Support procurement project scheduling and expediting.xc2xb7 Clear supplier invoices ensure no blockage to pay based on correct PODs and receipts.xc2xb7 Any other appropriate tasks that the company requires.Otherxc2xb7 To adhere to CDE policy and practice.xc2xb7 To carry out any other duties within the reason and capability associated with this role.NB: This job description is not exhaustive as other duties may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role.About the companyCreating Our Best World a Ton at a Time - Global Leaders in Waste Repurposing & Natural Materials Processing SolutionsRequired Criteria

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a purchasing function in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of working with a modern ERP/MRP 2 system
• Proficient with Microsoft office software.

• Part CIPS qualified or similar.
• Experience with IFS system.

• Fast Pace Manufacturing
• Communication
• Business Computer Systems

CDE Group