Trainee Buyer

What Are We Looking For?

On top of this, there is clear development opportunity with the position, including qualifications that can be undertaken through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

- Assisting with the negotiation and placement of purchase orders.
- Assisting with the receipting, logging, and filing of supplier invoices.
- Following up with suppliers to ensure materials arrive complete and on time.
- Support and take direction from the Procurement team.
- Assist the Project Managers/Teams with pricing enquires for obtaining goods/services from suppliers.
- Data input required for the purchasing and stores systems.
- Managing and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder’s appropriate skill set.

What Do You Need?
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with a team or independently.
- Able to adapt to changing business requirements and challenges quickly and positively whilst efficiently prioritising workload/tasks.
- Proficient with the use of Microsoft Software.
- Ability to identify and solve problems, manage multiple priorities and multi-task.

Who Are We?

RSE is the leading contractor of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house 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 space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that 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, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

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 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 such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.
- Industry leading salary
- A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
- 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 our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Muir of Ord: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RSE118