Purchasing Officer
Our client, a leading distributor of electrical products and industrial solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Purchasing Officer to join their Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused purchasing professional to support customer operations, manage MRO spare parts requirements, and play a key role in ensuring exceptional service delivery across a nationwide customer network. North Dublin based.
Package
- Salary €40-45k doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Career Development Opportunities
Responsibilities of this Purchasing Officer job include:
- Support customer sites with MRO spare parts sourcing and procurement requirements.
- Manage ad-hoc queries from Sales and Business Development teams, sourcing products at the most competitive prices.
- Process and support new business tenders and customer projects.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to maximise commercial opportunities and purchasing efficiencies.
- Ensure all customer orders are delivered in line with agreed requirements and timelines.
- Manage projects relating to critical spare parts and new site requirements.
- Maintain accurate pricing, costs, and supplier information within the ERP system.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across purchasing, sales, and branch networks to ensure high service standards.
Requirements of this Purchasing Officer job include:
- Third-level qualification in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Several years’ experience in a purchasing role, ideally within an MRO, industrial, engineering, or spare parts environment.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong communication, numeracy, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below, and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Hard Services Lead – Pharma Manufacturing (Kilkenny)
I’m partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Hard Services Lead for a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take responsibility for supervising and coordinating hard services maintenance operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are achieved.
This position is ideal for a technically strong facilities professional who enjoys leading teams, driving maintenance performance, and operating in a highly regulated environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across all site facilities.
- Carry out and oversee preventative maintenance via CMMS/CAFM systems, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.
- Perform fault finding and coordinate repairs, including managing external service engineers where required.
- Track, analyse, and report on hard services performance, costs, and resource utilisation.
- Support technicians through mentoring, training, and day-to-day technical guidance.
- Ensure compliance with EHS procedures, permits, and site safety standards.
- Manage and improve preventative maintenance routines, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and integration of new plant and equipment.
- Support asset management planning, change control processes, and ongoing site improvements.
- Provide technical reporting and support to senior stakeholders and client teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar hard services, facilities, or maintenance role.
- Qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, or a recognised Senior Trade certification.
- Strong supervisory experience managing teams and facilities management systems.
- Proven experience in CMMS systems and maintenance reporting tools.
- Solid technical background across HVAC, BMS systems, and M&E services.
- Strong organisational and analytical skills with a track record of delivering results.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change control initiatives.
- Self-motivated with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams effectively.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead hard services on a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical site.
- Strong career progression within a growing facilities management organisation.
- Exposure to advanced systems, asset management planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your facilities engineering career and lead high-performing teams in a dynamic pharma setting, apply now or contact Laura Byrne for a confidential discussion.
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Facilities Manager – Pharma Manufacturing (Kilkenny)
I’m partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Facilities Manager for a high-profile pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Kilkenny. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take full responsibility for facilities operations, ensuring safety, quality, service, and cost targets are consistently achieved.
This position is ideal for an experienced facilities or maintenance professional who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining operational excellence across a busy site.
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day facilities operations, managing a team of technicians across all shifts.
- Drive performance through strong leadership, coaching, and regular team development.
- Manage and allocate resources effectively to ensure smooth operational delivery.
- Implement and manage engineering goals, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of facilities actions from tier meetings and ensure timely completion.
- Oversee maintenance activities, including planned preventative maintenance via CMMS systems.
- Proactively identify and resolve equipment issues to maximise uptime.
- Manage subcontractors and external service providers, ensuring compliance with site requirements.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS, and quality standards, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Handle non-conformances (NCs) and corrective actions (CAPAs), driving issues through to completion.
- Coordinate shift planning, holidays, and staffing to ensure operational continuity.
- Maintain strong communication with the client and internal stakeholders on all facility-related matters.
What We’re Looking For
- Third-level qualification in Engineering or a recognised Senior Trade qualification.
- Previous experience in a facilities or maintenance role within a regulated (pharma/industrial) environment.
- Strong knowledge of facilities systems, processes, and compliance standards.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving performance.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with solid understanding of financial and operational performance.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated with the ability to lead and inspire others.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead facilities operations on a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical site.
- Career progression within a well-established and growing organisation.
- Exposure to advanced systems, compliance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supportive team environment where your leadership will make a real impact.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a key facilities leadership role in a dynamic pharma environment, apply now or reach out to Laura Byrne directly to learn more.
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Maintenance Manager – Pharma Manufacturing (Cork)
I’m partnering with a leading global facilities and engineering services provider to recruit a Maintenance Manager for a high-performing pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement of all plant equipment and systems.
This position suits an experienced maintenance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, minimising downtime, and leading high-performing technical teams.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance strategy to ensure optimal performance of plant equipment and assets.
- Plan and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, driving strong technical performance and engagement.
- Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
- Manage maintenance budgets, track costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reduction.
- Oversee spare parts inventory and supplier relationships to ensure availability of critical components.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance equipment performance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and compliance documentation.
- Provide regular reporting to senior management on performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven leadership experience managing teams of technicians and maintenance projects.
- Strong knowledge of industrial equipment, machinery, and systems.
- Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and CMMS systems.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead maintenance operations on a cutting-edge pharmaceutical site.
- Strong career progression within a global organisation.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement programmes.
- Collaborative and high-performance team culture.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead maintenance operations in a dynamic pharma environment, apply now or reach out to Laura Byrne directly to learn more.
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General Services Manager – Facilities Management (Soft & Hard Services) – GMP
I am recruiting on behalf of a leading Facilities Management (FM) company. The General Services Manager oversees the delivery of all on‑site FM services – including soft services (cleaning, catering, reception, waste, landscaping, security, mailroom, etc.) and hard services – within a GMP‑regulated environment, ensuring operations run smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the client and is responsible for service delivery, compliance, performance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Service & Contract Management – Manage the effective delivery of all FM services, including soft services (cleaning, catering, reception, waste, security, landscaping) and other operational support services.
- Ensure contractual obligations are fully understood and consistently met.
- Monitor service performance, resolve issues promptly, and drive quality improvements.
- Financial Management – Oversee site budgets, cost control, and operational expenditure.
- Prepare and analyse monthly financial and performance reports.
- Manage invoicing, forecasting, and financial optimisation.
- Client Relationship Management – Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
- Lead regular performance review meetings.
- Ensure client needs, service expectations, and compliance requirements are met.
- Compliance, Safety & Risk – Ensure all health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards are adhered to.
- Oversee vendor compliance and ensure all FM team members are fully trained and competent.
- Manage audits, risk registers, and business continuity processes.
- Team Leadership & People Management – Lead, motivate, and support the onsite FM team across soft and hard services.
- Manage recruitment, training, development, and team performance.
- Foster strong communication and a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
- Business Development & Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance or expand services, particularly across soft service lines.
- Work with internal support teams and subject matter experts to deliver improvements.
- Promote innovation, efficiency, and best‑practice adoption.
Key Success Measures
- Consistent achievement of KPIs and financial targets.
- High levels of client satisfaction and proactive relationship management.
- Engaged, high‑performing FM team.
- Safe, compliant, and cost‑effective service delivery across soft and hard services.
- Implementation of service upgrades, efficiencies, and innovations.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience managing FM operations, including soft services, within a regulated or outsourced environment.
- Excellent client management and communication skills.
- Solid financial understanding (budgeting, P&L ownership, KPI management).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in GMP/GDP or similarly regulated settings.
- Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and people management skills.
- Proven ability to manage compliance, labour planning, and service performance.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, or other highly regulated environments.
- Technical or FM-related qualifications – Desirable
- Safety qualification – Desirable
- Facilities Management certifications – Desirable
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced FM professional looking to lead a high‑performing team and deliver best‑in‑class soft and hard services, apply now.
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Cleaning Manager (GMP) – Cork
We are recruiting a Cleaning Manager for a leading facilities services provider in Cork. This is a permanent, full-time position managing both GMP and non‑GMP cleaning operations. The role is ideal for someone with strong leadership experience in cleaning, facilities management, or the pharmaceutical sector.
The Cleaning Manager will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with GMP standards, support a cleaning team, and maintain high-quality service delivery across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day GMP and non‑GMP cleaning operations across the site.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with Health & Safety, SOPs, and site regulations.
- Lead, train, and support a team of cleaning operatives to maintain high standards.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and on-site clients.
- Meet all operational targets including KPIs and SLAs.
- Maintain accurate records, schedules, and compliance documentation.
- Work closely with the General Services Manager on operational planning and improvements.
- Promote a safe working environment and support the company’s zero-harm safety culture.
Requirements
- Health & Safety qualification – IOSH or equivalent.
- Experience managing cleaning teams or cleaning operations.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and daily administrative tasks.
Desirable
- GMP or Clean Room training.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or medical device environments.
- Knowledge of regulated environments or quality standards.
If this is a position that you think you will thrive in, please apply today, or reach out to Laura directly 087 9004108
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