The Shearline Group
Purchasing Assistant
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
The Shearline Group provides complete manufacturing solutions from its factories in Ely, Cambridgeshire, serving a broad range of industries including defence, medical, scientific, nuclear, and industrial. The company operates under a clear philosophy that quality and customer service come first, reflected in its EN 9100:2018 and ISO 14001 certifications. With over 50 years of experience, The Shearline Group is committed to supporting customer projects from concept through to delivery.
Role Description
The Purchasing Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Ely, supporting the Buyer with day-to-day purchasing activities and subcontractor-related queries.
Once fully trained, and where workload allows, you will also have the opportunity to support our Planning team with a variety of administrative tasks, giving you exposure to different areas of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has strong organisational skills and enjoys a fast-paced environment.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist Buyer with day-to-day administrative duties.
- Subcon Tooling Sheet / WOBOM orders.
- Update Sales Order Report.
- Chasing Suppliers for delivery dates on PO’s.
- Attend Production Meetings on an as-required basis.
- Provide holiday cover for the Buyer as required.
- Assist Despatch and Booking in Goods.
- Ensure Driver Schedules Reflect Sub Con Collect/Delivery.
Additional Responsibilities
- Manage and Maintain Work Order process.
- Provide administrative and system support to the operations team, including resolving paperwork and ERP queries.
- Process and send Sales Order Acknowledgements to the customer.
- Update internal Sales Order Report with comments.
- Inputting Data entry onto ERP system.
- Checking material availability, alongside production dates.
- Generate system forecasts for suppliers liaising with purchasing.
- Review Stocking Levels for parts internally.
- Liaising with Customers on orderbooks, enquiries, pull forwards, excess stock & orders completed early.
- Support stock control processes – with booking in & issuing parts for operations.
- Aid Operations planning in day-to-day planning functions.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Other Duties
- Ensure all company standards are promoted and maintained.
- Ensure safe working practices at all times.
- Ensure commitment and application of the company Quality, Environmental and HS Policies.
- Carry out any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably requested to assist in the day-to-day running of the company.
- As per your contract of employment, the Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
- It is the intention that this role will be reviewed after 6 months to determine if the split between Buying and Planning needs to be adjusted.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location