Buyer, Business

RSE Cumbernauld, Scotland, United Kingdom

We are looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement & Supply Chain department on a permanent basis at our Cumbernauld facility. You will work within an established team, taking responsibility for the daily operational procurement of materials, goods and services for RSE. You will maintain a cost‑effective approach to procurement and ensure a high service level by developing strong relationships with stakeholders internally and externally.

• Provide excellent service to all stakeholders in the Supply Chain, both internally and externally.
• Ensure effective administration of RSE’s Supply Chain information.
• Manage the daily processing of PR/PO requests, ensuring all requests are actioned and resolved in a timely manner.
• Accurately manage procurement data in key systems in line with month‑end, year‑end and business requirements.
• Support the regular review of performance against key procurement KPIs and business plans, ensuring a continuous improvement approach to all procurement activities.
• Work with senior members of the team to enhance market knowledge, developing a broad knowledge across all procurement categories.
• Assist with the development of Supply Chain systems within RSE, ensuring a data driven approach in the supply chain.
• Keep supplier catalogues and files and use them as reference for the future.
• Attend meetings and trade events as necessary.

• Previous experience in a supply chain/purchasing role, preferably within Engineering or Manufacturing industries.
• 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.

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 and focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, we continue to grow and diversify our products while driving servant leadership and entrepreneurial career development.

• 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, we believe that 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.