What Are We Looking For?
Through our strategic growth plans, our Procurement & Supply Chain department are now looking for a Buyer to join us on a permanent basis in our Muir of Ord facility. You will be working within an established team, taking responsibility for aiding in the delivery of the best buying strategies for the business, ensuring that the most appropriate goods and services are selected on the basis of price, quality, delivery times and service support. You will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a team aiding the UK’s most innovative engineering business in the water industry.
Some of Your Key Duties Include:
Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and customers
Managing and maintaining supplier relationships
Overseeing the management of stocks and materials to maximise business efficiency
Checking price trends and their impact on future activities
Developing market knowledge and contacts for new products and services
Identifying potential suppliers
Producing reports and statistics where requested
Keeping supplier catalogues and files and using them as reference for the future
Checking cost, quality and levels of service
Attending meetings and trade events as necessary
What Do You Need?
Previous experience in a supply chain/purchasing role.
Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills.
Good negotiating skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work with a team or independently.
Able to adapt to changing business requirements and challenges quickly and positively.
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Software.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Who Are We?
RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.
Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.
What RSE Offer
To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
Private Healthcare (Personal).
Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work
Discounted National Gym Membership
Professional Fees Paid
Employee Discount Platform
EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.
In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.
If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now