Purchasing Assistant

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their growing team.

About the role:

• The primary purpose of this role is to lead the procurement function in delivering greater strategic and operational value, supporting the achievement of key business objectives.
• This is a hands-on, strategic and operational role that requires a confident leader with deep procurement expertise and the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• You will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to shape and implement a fit-for-purpose procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals across quality, cost, sustainability and risk management. This role is pivotal in maintaining robust and value-driven supplier relationships while enabling continuous improvement in all procurement activities.
• You will also oversee raw material planning and call-offs, ensuring that the business maintains the right balance between availability and inventory control — essential for production continuity and working capital efficiency.
• This role includes direct line management of a Procurement Specialist, supporting their development and day-to-day activity management.

Key duties include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, operational needs and sustainability goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers across raw materials, packaging, and indirect categories to ensure quality, continuity and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager and other departments to align procurement with broader supply chain goals and business plans.
• Contribute to the company’s sustainability, traceability and ethical sourcing commitments through strategic supplier partnerships.
• Oversee the procurement of raw materials, packaging, indirect goods and services, and CAPEX items, ensuring optimal quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Manage tendering processes, contract negotiation and supplier onboarding activities.
• Ensure the ERP system is updated and used effectively for procurement activities and reporting.
• Monitor and report on procurement KPIs, savings and supplier performance metrics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and service providers, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, audits and corrective action processes.
• Identify and assess risks within the supply base and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team to achieve high levels of engagement, performance and professional growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning within the team.
• Support the wider Supply Chain team by contributing to cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, financial controls and ethical standards.
• Support internal and external audits with relevant documentation and compliance reporting.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and embed best practices across the procurement function.
• Build and nurture key working relationships with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, Warehousing, Sales and Commercial Teams, Suppliers, Logistics Providers and Regulatory Bodies.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive change within a business — offering a great working environment.

Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — although some flexibility is required.

Please note that due to the location of the business, you must have access to your own transport.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business, based on the outskirts of Sudbury, to recruit a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team.

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods to support production requirements and business operations. This role ensures cost-effective purchasing while maintaining high standards of quality and supplier performance. In addition to purchasing responsibilities, the role owns the material planning function, ensuring optimal stock levels, accurate forecasting, and uninterrupted material supply to meet production schedules.

Key duties include:

• Source, negotiate and purchase raw materials, packaging and consumables to meet business needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and develop new supplier partnerships.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews on performance, pricing, lead times and compliance with company standards.
• Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely deliveries and cost control.
• Support cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
• Take full ownership of the material planning process across all SKUs.
• Develop, manage and maintain the material requirements plan (MRP) based on weekly production schedules and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials and packaging to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Collaborate closely with production, warehousing and quality teams to ensure alignment on stock availability and usage.
• Monitor inventory trends and flag risks related to potential shortages or delays.
• Create and maintain rolling forecasts for materials based on sales, production plans and market trends.
• Lead the weekly forecasting process, collaborating with production planning and commercial teams.
• Analyse historical data to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to demand changes.
• Maintain accurate records in the ERP system.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop with the team and business.

This role offers a positive work environment with free parking available on-site.

Due to the company’s location, you must have access to your own transport.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Commercial Manager to join a Colchester-based company as part of their Supplier Negotiation Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in purchasing, pricing strategy, and supplier communications, while gaining invaluable experience within a fast-growing national business.

Duties will include:

• Supporting the Commercial Management team in negotiating purchasing agreements and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Assisting with pricing queries from Managers and Estimators across the business.
• Collaborating with the Product File team to help maintain accurate pricing and product information.
• Working directly in the Profit Centres to gain valuable experience of the industry and how to run a profitable business.
• Identifying new product ranges and suppliers that will provide future-proofing for the years to come.
• Providing direct assistance to the Commercial Director with support from the other Commercial Managers.

Role requirements include:

• Confidence with Excel is preferred, but training can be provided.
• Key personality traits would be a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• You will have a strong interest in business, purchasing or negotiation. Any experience in related fields would be a bonus, but is not considered essential.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps seeks enthusiastic Warehouse Operatives to join a company’s busy team in Bury St Edmunds — working in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This is an immediate-start, temporary position with shifts confirmed daily by the company — perfect if you’re flexible and ready to work.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting warehouse operations — moving boxes, lifting and shifting stock, and keeping everything running smoothly. If you’re reliable and looking for an opportunity to get stuck in, we want to hear from you!

Shift pattern (weekly rotation):

• 8.00am – 4.00pm
• 4.00pm – midnight

What you’ll be doing:

• General warehouse duties
• Manual handling and moving boxes
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace
• Supporting the logistics team to meet daily targets

What we’re looking for:

• A strong work ethic and team-player attitude
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Capable of manual work
• Reliable and punctual

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing manufacturing business based on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their long-standing team on a permanent basis.

The key purpose of this role is to provide a knowledgeable, safe, cost effective, efficient multi-skilled maintenance service to the site that adheres to all engineering/electrical standards and procedures for compliance with statutory and business requirements.

Key duties include:

• Undertaking maintenance activities on all buildings, plant and services in a safe and cost-effective manner through effective maintenance programs, ensuring traceable and auditable records are maintained.
• Ensuring the changes to plant and infrastructure are adequately managed via the Management of Change site procedure.
• Ensuring that all engineering/maintenance work undertaken is compliant with relevant site and regulatory regulations.
• Identifying, ordering and supporting the business in ordering parts or services required to satisfy the day-to-day engineering requirements of the business, and to manage/control the level of spares to be held on-site as deemed necessary.
• Undertaking and supporting the coordination and implementation of any capital projects or site improvement works, including the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Working with Site Management, Production and Technical teams to identify plant efficiency and minimise processing times, ensuring data is recorded to enable analysis to take place.
• Utilising the computerised Maintenance System to work effectively, ensuring schedule adherence and updating all maintenance records in a timely manner.
• Undertaking failure mode investigations to identify root cause failures and document.
• Ensuring all engineering contractors meet the agreed standards and competencies required to carry out maintenance and engineering tasks on-site.
• Performing all duties in compliance with all EHS, business conduct policies, guidelines, and local Life Saving Rules at all times.

Key requirements for the role:

• Recognised apprenticeship or ONC/Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering.
• 3 years’ experience working in manufacturing environments.
• Experience in fault identification/repairing, and maintaining motors, instruments and control panels.
• Undertake basic welding tasks.
• Experience in repairing effluent/water pumps.
• Broad knowledge of pneumatic, air logic, pressure and hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to gain skills in electrical fault-finding and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents and drawings.
• Experience of working in Zoned Areas, and knowledge of ATEX Equipment.
• IOSH trained in Working Safely.
• Mobile boom and scissor lift trained.
• Gas Safe / Gas qualification.

This is a full-time permanent role on a 2 shift rotating pattern:

• Mon – 6.15 am – 2.00 pm, Tues - Thurs – 5.45 am – 2.00 pm, Fri – 5.45 am – 1.15 pm, each day with 2 x half-hour paid breaks, total 39.5 hours.
• Mon – Thurs – 1.30 pm – 9.45 pm, Fri – 12.15 pm – 7.15 pm, each day with 2 x half hour paid breaks, total 40.5 hours.

This role offers a stable team environment, along with opportunities to progress and develop your skills.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.