JOB DETAILS
Buyer
CompanyProPhotonix
LocationCork
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
About The Company
With more than two decades of experience providing configurable, and custom LED and laser solutions, ProPhotonix offers illumination solutions that meet the most complex requirements. ProPhotonix, part of the Exaktera group has offices and facilities in the USA, Europe and ISO-certified production facilities in Cork, Ireland, and Essex, U.K. Our journey has been defined by excellence in in-house design and manufacturing of configurable and custom LED and Laser solutions.
Our expertise in mechanical, optical, electronic, and software engineering runs deep. We have honed our skills in providing the ideal custom solution for an array of applications. From machine vision, UV curing, medical equipment, to autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, and security systems, our solutions are trusted by industries to deliver precision and performance.
ProPhotonix is more than an illumination solutions provider; we are your partners in progress. Our collaborative approach ensures that your unique challenges are met with configurable, customized or custom-made solutions. Our dedicated team of experts, coupled with our extensive in-house design and manufacturing capabilities, ensures that every solution we deliver offers a complete solution for your application needs.
Experience the ProPhotonix advantage today.
About the Role
Responsibilities
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for an assigned portfolio supporting the ProPhotonix Cork business. You will ensure the timely availability of materials and services to meet production and customer requirements while balancing cost, quality, inventory, lead times, and supply risk. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will drive sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance activities and maintain accurate purchasing data to support effective business planning and decision-making.
- Own the purchasing cycle for assigned suppliers and categories from approved requisition and MRP demand through purchase-order placement, acknowledgement, delivery, receipt and invoice-resolution support.
- Proactively manage shortages, overdue orders, supplier capacity and continuity risks; agree recovery plans, maintain credible dates in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and communicate impacts early.
- Lead RFQs, quote evaluation, sourcing and supplier recommendations for assigned production materials, engineering changes, NPI/project purchases and approved indirect requirements.
- Negotiate price, lead time, payment terms, minimum order quantities, capacity and service commitments within delegated authority, documenting outcomes and escalating non-standard terms for approval.
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, cost and responsiveness; lead routine performance reviews, corrective actions and improvement plans for suppliers within the assigned portfolio.
- Maintain accurate purchase orders and purchasing master data, including prices, lead times, MOQ, units of measure, confirmations, revised dates and supporting commercial or quality documentation.
- Partner with Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Logistics to resolve supply issues and identify savings, cost avoidance, inventory, freight, lead-time and working-capital improvements.
- Support global supply-chain processes, category and supplier-consolidation initiatives, policy compliance and continuity planning, and share knowledge or practical guidance with less-experienced purchasing colleagues.
Your Job Profile
Education / Experience
- Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of procurement, materials, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, and resolving complex supply issues
- CIPS or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage
Technical Skills
- Strong experience in operational and tactical purchasing, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, and expediting
- Ability to manage supplier performance, purchasing data, and material shortages
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Excel, and data analysis (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred)
- Working knowledge of BOMs, technical drawings/specifications, quality documentation, inventory management, purchasing controls, Incoterms, and freight/customs processes
Soft Skills / Competencies
- Collaborative and commercially minded with an open-minded, cross-functional approach
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively across local and global teams
- Confidence to challenge suppliers and internal stakeholders constructively
- Proactive, accountable, and highly organized, with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Strong risk awareness and commitment to quality, compliance, and sustainable supplier relationships
Benefits
About us
Design the future
Are you looking to join a company that is on the move? A company that lets you carve out your niche and succeed? A company that gives you the tools, support, and freedom to thrive? A company with competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment? Then now is the time to join us!
If you are a high-energy, self-starter who enjoys making a significant contribution to an organization, each and every day, see our openings below.
Key Skills
ProcurementSupply chain managementSupplier managementNegotiationSourcingERP systemsMRP systemsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralData analysisInventory managementBOM managementIncotermsLogisticsRisk managementPurchasingStrategic sourcing
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsAdministrativeManagement & Leadership
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the timely availability of materials while balancing cost, quality, and inventory. They are responsible for supplier performance, negotiation, and maintaining accurate purchasing data within the ERP system.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
60
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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