JOB DETAILS
Buyer
CompanyEXAKTERA
LocationCork
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 7, 2026
About The Company
Advanced illumination (Ai) is a designer and manufacturer of LED lighting assemblies and drivers for machine vision, industrial imaging, bio-medical and related imaging applications. Ai products provide the highest performance using state-of-the-art LED components, current mode drivers and strobe sources, and rigorous optical and thermal design techniques. Our efficient, lean manufacturing system allows us to provide thousands of standard variations in two weeks or less.
Does your factory have an image problem?
Machine vision systems are becoming easier to use, but a software algorithm will never be able to detect flawed parts at 100% accuracy without a quality image to inspect. If you are relying on software to compensate for missing or inaccurate data, then your margin of error increases dramatically and you have an image problem!
Image Experts for the Factory Floor
At Advanced illumination (Ai), we understand how difficult it can be to choose the correct light source in order to acquire the best image for your application, and that while there are many options to choose from, there is often only one solution for a lighting problem.
We built our business by focusing on machine vision lighting for the factory floor. Advanced illumination's mission is to make your challenges our challenges by providing complete service and support of tested and proven LED lighting. Our goal is to become the trusted lighting source for factory automation professionals by partnering with the world's leading integrators, distributors, and developers of machine vision technology.
The Ai Difference
We deliver customized solutions faster than any other supplier of machine vision illumination. Our Stock products ship within three days of receipt of the order - quite often the same or next day - and our Build-to-Order (BTO) products ship within one to three weeks.
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
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ProcurementSupply chain managementSupplier managementNegotiationERP systemsMRP systemsMicrosoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralData analysisInventory managementBOM managementTechnical drawingsIncotermsFreight and customsSourcingRisk managementStrategic planning
Categories
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Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Buyer manages the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring the timely availability of materials while balancing cost, quality, and supply risk. 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
27
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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