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Just Recruitment is partnering with a growing, industry-leading organisation in Ipswich to recruit a Purchasing Supervisor.

Working collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented purchasing function, you will take responsibility for taking the highly successful Purchasing Team to the next level of procurement. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the emphasis of the role is to work with existing team members to build key skills and to improve current processes. It will involve resolving daily issues, building and maintaining supplier relationships and helping to build the future purchasing team.

Duties include:

• Primary responsibility for the daily management of specific team members.
• Provide structured training and guidance to proactively encourage individual and team development, ensuring team succession planning.
• Empower the team to take ownership of their roles/responsibilities.
• Responsible for managing up and organising updates/meetings with the Team Manager.
• Actively work with other supervisors and management to ensure a consistent approach within the department.
• Resolution of daily issues—including data collation of issues.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Lead on supplier lead time reviews and relevant internal updates.
• Present data on monthly spend and KPIs, and non-conformance tracking.
• Lead on-demand planning, working with the external Sales Team and suppliers to provide forecasting.
• Participate in pricing reviews.
• Deliver guidance and training daily to the team.
• Proactively work on team engagement through coaching, mentoring and regular 1-2-1s.

Key skills/qualifications required include:

• CIPS level 4 achieved or prepared to undertake.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain commercial awareness, internally and industry-wide.
• A proactive approach with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to motivate others.
• Analytical skills with strong problem-solving ability.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
• Proven advanced level of Computer literacy - Microsoft Excel/Word/Access.
• Sound Administrative experience. Knowledge of ERP.

Hybrid working will be available after successful completion of the probationary period (min. of 3 days in the office, up to 2 days at home).

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

Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-regarded business based in Braintree who are recruiting for a Brand Coordinator to add to their team.

As a Brand Coordinator, you will manage the entire process from product development to customer delivery, including:

• Product development and follow-up in collaboration with customers, Sales and Business Development Managers, and your international colleagues
• Daily contact with customers
• Daily communication with colleagues across multiple production sites
• Creating and maintaining master data
• Inventory planning
• Monitoring KPIs such as delivery times and coverage

Role requirements include:

• Strong commercial skills
• Proactive, action-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain an overview
• Service-minded and skilled at building and maintaining good relationships
• Working systematically and structured
• Desire to advance your career within the company and build long-term relationships with customers and colleagues
• Have more than 2 years of experience in purchasing or as a purchasing assistant

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm

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

Just Recruitment is recruiting for a Sales Office Coordinator to join a well-established company based in Ipswich.

You’ll be working within a busy, fast-paced, team-oriented, customer-focused Sales Office. The main emphasis of the role is to manage customer expectations by organising the pricing of materials to meet project deadlines. Previous experience in processing quotes, sales, purchase orders, and invoices is preferred.

The ability to problem solve and seek solutions is essential, as is the ability to control workload with varying demands, whilst applying attention to detail with a diplomatic and proactive approach. You will possess previous experience within a similar role.

Duties include:

• Preparing project quotations.
• Processing sales and purchase orders.
• Preparing/checking customers' invoices.
• Data validation/attention to detail checking customer purchase orders/project information.
• Proactively managing customer relations with both approved contractors, suppliers and external sales teams.
• Managing inter-departmental communications relating to project quotes/orders/deliveries/invoicing.
• Co-ordination of project pricing, deliveries and problem-solving customer queries.
• Ability to adapt communication style/approach to manage a diverse range of tasks throughout the project process.

Key experience required includes:

• Previous experience in high-level administration, with strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills
• Experience within a sales support function would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to workload, rather than reactive.

Hybrid working is available after successful completion of the probationary period — a minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working from home

Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm).

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 delighted to be supporting a growing company based in Earls Colne with the recruitment of a Warehouse Team Leader.

Duties include:

• Overseeing and coordinating daily warehousing activities, including receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and inventory management.
• Getting stuck in and working with the team on a daily basis.
• Implementing and enforcing safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a secure working environment.
• Scheduling and assigning tasks to warehouse staff, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Assisting in inventory control to optimise stock levels and minimise discrepancies.
• Ensuring the team is equipped with proper safety attire for their protection.
• Preparing and managing the smooth transfer of stock to and from stores.
• Leading and motivating a team of 6 passionate warehouse associates.

Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm.
During peak seasons, you may be required to work a Saturday.

Role requirements include:

• Previous experience in a warehousing role.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively manage a team.
• Be able to prioritise own and team’s workload and use own initiative.

Please note that due to the company’s location, you will need to drive.

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 Sudbury-based business seeking a Sales Manager to join their long-standing team.

Due to continued growth, this newly created role will play a key part within the sales and marketing team — delivering exceptional service to new and existing customers while managing ongoing accounts.

You’ll act as the vital link between customers and the technical teams, ensuring every interaction reinforces the company’s reputation for excellence.

The sales team is expected to know their clients, and therefore, a minimum of 50% of your time will be spent in front of customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prospect and build a pipeline of winnable projects.
• Negotiate and close transactions.
• Provide outstanding customer service to new and existing clients.
• Build and nurture relationships to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and repeat business.
• Understand customer needs and effectively communicate product information, features, and benefits.
• Support customers throughout the sales cycle, from enquiry through to delivery and aftersales.
• Manage time and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.

Skills and qualifications include:

• Proven experience in prospecting new clients, preparing proposals, negotiating and closing disinfection sales in the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — confident, clear, and customer-focused.
• Strong ability to build rapport, listen actively, and translate customer needs into practical solutions.
• Solid understanding of the sales process and relationship management.
• Skilled at explaining technical products in an approachable way (training provided).
• Effective time management, organisation, and follow-through.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow and develop within a successful team and business.

If you are a hungry and driven salesperson - this role is for you!

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