Milestone, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Junior Buyer looking to develop or advance a career in procurement to join our expanding team. This is a full time, permanent role based at our office in Old Dalby, Leicestershire. Day to day you will be sourcing and booking plant and materials for small, high turnover and changeable contracting works on telecoms, renewable and digital media infrastructure sites. Our crews are located across the UK so some resourcing will be required. You will be process orientated, resourceful under pressure and highly organised to ensure sites are able to go ahead at the best value. Milestone Communications, including Media and Solar & Renewables departments, is a specialist civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering contractor that works in the UK’s infrastructure industries. Milestone also offers an in-house steel production unit as a supply or supply and install service for stainless or mild steel, fabricating to BS1090-ex2 standard. Key Responsibilities: Source service, plant and materials for UK based sites and the steel fabrication workshop Proactively negotiate with suppliers Raise & issue purchase orders complying with the company procedure Coordinate site bookings, produce schedules of delivery confirmations and reschedule delivery dates when required Resolve supplier queries and internal concerns Keep supplier records and material pricing up-to-date Produce estimating tenders and contribute to contract negotiations Drive process improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities Monitor & report on supplier performance within company process Identify and source new suppliers when requested following the procurement practice and correct onboarding procedur Person Specification: Desirable Experience in contracting, civil engineering, steel production or electrical industries Experience in a fast paced, reactive industry Essential Relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, or administrative roles (preferred) Excellent organisation skills and high level of attention to detail. Ability to multitask across multiple small sites, effectively self-managing own workload and priorities Excellent communication skills across all business stakeholders. Demonstratable negotiation skills Ideal candidate: Persistent in following up on tasks and requests Will work with the business best practise in mind at all times Competitive nature to get the best value Proactive and enthusiastic about building skills and knowledge Collaborative team player with a flexible, hands-on approach Salary and Benefits: £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience Life Assurance payments Gym and lifestyle discounts, shopping and eating out Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Payroll Giving Health Cash Plan Digital GP Mental Health Support Bereavement Counselling & Helpline Mortgage & Financial Advice Retirement Planning Interview process: We aim to hold interviews the week commencing 6th and 13th January Interviews will be held in 2 parts at the office location in Old Dalby. There will be a chance to meet the team and get to know the business better. There will be a competency test for administration skills RSK is an equal opportunities employer. More detailed job description attached. ProjectManagement Procurement rskfamily RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.