Buyer

RSE; Dullatur; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted clean water technology company in Scotland is seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement & Supply Chain department. In this permanent role, you will manage supplier relationships and stock management, contributing to strategic purchasing decisions. Candidates should have experience in supply chain roles, excellent communication, and analytical skills. This position offers career development opportunities within a leading innovative engineering firm focussed on sustainability and high-quality service in the water industry.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary

Flexible career development path

Private Healthcare

31-33 days holiday allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• 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 quickly.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between suppliers and internal departments.
• Managing supplier relationships and stock efficiency.
• Checking price trends affecting activities.
• Developing market knowledge for new products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Microsoft Software proficiency

Job description

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 Cumbernauld 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 off‑site 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 are 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 2,000 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

• 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