Buyer

Exaktera; Cork; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Exaktera in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for an assigned portfolio, ensuring timely material availability for production and customers while balancing cost, quality, and risk. You will lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance activities, maintaining accurate purchasing data to support planning and decision-making.

You will own the purchasing cycle, proactively manage shortages and supplier risks, and collaborate with Planning, Production,

Qualifications

• 4+ years procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in supplier management and sourcing.
• CIPS or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Strong experience with RFQs and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Own purchasing cycle for assigned suppliers and categories from requisitions to invoicing.
• Proactively manage shortages, overdue orders, capacity and continuity risks.
• Lead RFQs, quote evaluation, sourcing and supplier recommendations.
• Negotiate price, lead time, terms, MOQ and service commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Maintain purchase orders and master data.

Skills

RFQ management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Dynamics 365

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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.

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
• 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

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