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Buyer - Procurement - Purchasing - Manufacturing - Engineering North Somerset (M5 Corridor) - Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) £Very Competitive (DOE) + Bonus + Pension + Benefits A growing UK engineering and environmental solutions manufacturer, part of a FTSE-listed global infrastructure group, is seeking a proactive Buyer to support the development of its centralised procurement function. Based in North Somerset along the M5 corridor - commutable from Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Portishead and surrounding areas - this hybrid role requires three days per week onsite. This position offers a genuine pathway into more strategic procurement within a manufacturing environment, rather than remaining purely transactional. About the Business The organisation manufactures specialist water management and environmental infrastructure products supplied to municipal, industrial and construction sectors across the UK and overseas. As part of a wider transformation programme, procurement is being strengthened to improve supplier control, stock planning and commercial governance. The Role - Buyer Working closely with the Procurement Manager and Senior Buyer, you will support day-to-day purchasing across engineered product categories including: Mouldings Castings Electronic components Fabricated parts Precast materials Packaging and freight You will help ensure continuity of supply while contributing to improved purchasing discipline and supplier coordination. Key Responsibilities Raise purchase orders and manage requisitions via ERP systems Expedite orders and ensure on-time delivery Compare supplier quotations and analyse pricing Maintain accurate procurement data Support supplier performance monitoring Assist in embedding procurement policies Identify stock planning improvement opportunities This is not a purely administrative purchasing role. You will develop commercial exposure and supplier interaction over time. About You You will likely have: 2-4 years' experience in purchasing or procurement Manufacturing or engineering sector exposure ERP system experience Strong organisation and attention to detail Confidence communicating with suppliers Understanding of procurement processes CIPS study or professional development interest advantageous. What's On Offer Hybrid working (3 days onsite in North Somerset) Annual discretionary bonus Pension and life assurance Structured progression within procurement Opportunity to grow within a developing function Backing of a global infrastructure group This role suits a motivated Buyer seeking progression within a technically driven manufacturing environment.

Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious, well-reputed South Yorkshire manufacturer based in Sheffield, who are now looking for a buyer to join their team. Working within a developing and forward-thinking Procurement team, this role offers the opportunity to ensure the correct, and very specific materials are purchased in line with the Company production schedule at the right quality and specification and at the best value to deliver forecasted margins. What will you be doing? Liaising with the Planning and Production team to review the production schedule to inform the Materials purchasing strategy & requirement Work closely with the Materials Manager to ascertain current stock levels Build and develop strong supplier relationships to minimise supply chain risk Play an active part in identifying opportunities to expand the supply chain by introducing high quality suppliers/products Collate and monitor supplier data to ensure performance levels are in line with company targets Carry out supplier visits/audits to ensure they are meeting the company's ongoing compliance requirements Work with the Quality team to maintain the Approved Supplier List Work with the Technical and Quality team on New Product Introductions, trials, and raw material options Challenge, enhance and standardise existing procurement practices to further develop the team. Supporting the Head of Procurement and Finance team on departmental forecasts where procurement has an explicit impact. Assist finance in providing accurate cashflow forecasts Assist with the month-end stocktake requirements Work closely with intra-group entities on business synergy opportunities and initiatives Support the Head of Procurement in overseeing the procurement system and data strategy and further develop the system to processes to ensure it meets business needs. What skills will you need? Driven, self-motivated, highly organised; with a logical and ethical approach to problem solving Proven background in purchasing or supplier management (3-5 years), ideally within precision engineering, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Solid negotiation skills focused on total cost, lead-time stability, and contract compliance - not just price Understanding of profitability and commercial implications of procurement deliverables Strong awareness of traceability, material certs, and documentation requirements Experience conducting supplier audits or participating in them Ability to identify risks in a process chain and drive corrective actions with suppliers. Full driving license Experience in buying raw materials or management of direct spend categories What's on offer? 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Enviable Bonus scheme Flexible Working Hours Private Medical Insurance Pension - matched up to 8% Health and wellbeing programme Please apply below, or for more information, contact Sue Wallis. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Distribution Coordinator - Print Location: West Yorkshire Up to £27,500 benefits Reporting to: Head of Operations / Collate, Pack & Distribution Manager We are looking for a highly organised Distribution Coordinator to support the smooth running of our clients post press and despatch operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring finished work, stock movements, and deliveries are coordinated efficiently so that production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are consistently met. You will work closely with internal teams, couriers, and logistics providers to manage daily despatch activities, track deliveries, and maintain accurate documentation. The Role Coordinate daily despatch schedules to ensure all deliveries leave on time. Arrange and manage courier, same-day, and specialist deliveries in line with production priorities. Prepare delivery notes, courier labels, and despatch documentation . Book and verify bulk despatches and ensure manifests and delivery records are accurate . Raise purchase orders for courier and haulage services and verify invoices. Track deliveries and obtain Proof of Delivery (POD) , resolving any issues with suppliers where required. Coordinate part-load transport and maintain communication with logistics providers . Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth communication and workflow. Manage stock movements and deliveries to and from external suppliers and storage locations. Maintain accurate records and documentation for all despatch activities. Support cost control initiatives by monitoring logistics costs and obtaining service quotes where required. Who We re Looking For Strong organisational and administrative skills. Experience in logistics, distribution, despatch, or supply chain coordination. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers. Good attention to detail and problem-solving ability. Experience using despatch, logistics, or ERP systems is advantageous. Why Apply? A supportive and collaborative working environment. Real training and development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ref: (phone number removed)