Head of Buying
My client, one of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale businesses, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Buying to join their highly successful team. Reporting at a senior level, this role will be responsible for developing and executing category and trading strategies that deliver sustainable revenue, margin, quality and market share growth. Belfast based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Car Allowance
- Pension
- Hybrid Working
- Career Development Opportunities
- Life Assurance
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities of this Head of Buying include:
- Develop and implement trading strategies to achieve sustainable long-term revenue, margin, quality and market share growth.
- Lead the overall commercial direction of the buying function, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.
- Develop annual category plans, budgets and performance targets across multiple product areas.
- Drive category management initiatives to deliver market-leading product ranges and customer-focused solutions.
- Assess commercial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market position.
- Build and maintain strong supplier and retailer relationships through Joint Business Plans and ongoing engagement.
- Lead promotional planning and execution in line with the overall commercial and marketing strategy.
- Ensure operational and financial performance targets are achieved across the portfolio.
- Analyse customer insights, market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decision-making.
- Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing commercial team.
Experience required for this Head of Buying includes:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior commercial, buying or trading leadership position managing a significant trading portfolio.
- Proven track record of delivering commercial strategies and driving exceptional business results.
- Strong leadership and people management experience.
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to make strategic business decisions.
- Highly numerate with strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail, wholesale or FMCG environment.
- Category management experience within retail or wholesale is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the Northern Irish, Irish or UK grocery market would be a distinct advantage.
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. 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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Job Title: Staff Grade Occupational Therapist – Adult Disability Services
Location: Navan, Co. Meath
Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month agency contract
Salary: In line with HSE Pay Scales
If you are you looking for an opportunity for growth and development in your occupational therapy career, this is an ideal opportunity for you.
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a dedicated Adult Intellectual Disability Service in Navan, to recruit a passionate Staff Grade Occupational Therapist to join their supportive multidisciplinary team.
This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to have a real impact on the lives of adults, helping them build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in their communities, all while being supported in your own professional journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine clients’ needs, strengths, and goals.
- Develop and implement personalised intervention plans to enhance independence, daily living skills, and community participation.
- Utilise evidence-based occupational therapy techniques to address sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges.
- Provide clinical leadership in OT-related matters, ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
- Offer mentorship and clinical supervision to junior therapists and therapy assistants.
- Work collaboratively with families, caregivers, and other professionals to support clients in reaching their full potential.
Essential Requirements:
- CORU-registered Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of one year post-qualification experience.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and service users.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising junior staff is desirable.
- Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential for this community-based role.
Summary:
- Competitive salary aligned with the HSE pay scale.
- Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
- A fulfilling role where your expertise and dedication truly make a difference.
Next Steps:
For a confidential discussion, contact Charlene Cooke at or call +353 89 9455139 today. EXCLCHAR
Buying Assistant
My client, a well-established multi-site retailer, is looking for a Buying Assistant to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic buying opportunity for someone who is looking to begin their buying career and gain experience working in a dynamic buying department. Dublin city centre-based.
Package:
Salary – €30-35k plus generous benefits
Responsibilities of this Buying Assistant job include:
- Maintenance of our product and supplier databases
- Creating of new suppliers on our IT system, updating prices, supplier discount terms, etc
- Work closely with the Buying teams to accurately forecast trends and stock levels and monitor performance
- Develop and preserve strong relationships with suppliers
- Coordinated with all departments and monitored the delivery of stock to new store openings
- Communicating price changes, product information and promotional messages to all stores
- Completing replenishment orders
- Compiling sell-through reports
Requirements for this Buying Assistant job:
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in a retail business is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- A pro-active teamwork approach and strong communication skills.
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 Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Demand Planner
Are you a skilled negotiator who thrives on securing the best deals while building strong supplier relationships? We are looking for an exceptional Demand Planner role for our well established client who specialises in providing end-tend logistics, supply chain solutions and sales & marketing.
Package
- Salary €50-65k
- Pension
- Bonus
- Healthcare
- Work from home
- Generous annual leave
Key Responsibilities for this Demand Planner job includes:
- Work with Brand Partners, Category and Customer teams to forecast volume at the SKU/customer level. Regularly review base sales, promotional volumes, NPD, delists, and inventory.
- Track, measure, and report inbound/outbound forecast accuracy monthly. Identify key drivers impacting accuracy and share insights with stakeholders.
- Contribute to annual planning cycles for Brand Partners and internal business objectives.
- Maintain stock levels in line with KPI targets. Provide weekly stock holding reports and manage aged stock with action plans to minimise write-offs.
- Produce and distribute weekly KPI reports for Brand Partners and Senior Management
- Oversee inbound stock from outside the EU in collaboration with customs agents.
- Drive the development of demand planning processes and reporting tools.
Requirements for this Demand Planner job includes:
- 2-3 years in Demand Planning within FMCG (manufacturer or distributor),
- Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder influence,
- Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce stock holding while avoiding OOS.
- Strong planning ability with a customer-first mindset
- Strong command of D365 or SAP 4HANA (min 2 years’ experience) Advanced Excel skills; confident with forecasting tools & ERP systems
- Good understanding of P&L impact, demand planning metrics, and customs regulations.
- Familiarity with the Irish grocery and convenience retail market
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.
Customer Service Executive
Excel Recruitment is seeking a Customer Service Executive for our client who specialises in the manufacturing and distribution industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and customer-focused professional to join a fast-paced environment based in Dublin 9. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering outstanding customer experience while supporting sales activity and building strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main contact for customer enquiries via phone and email
- Accurately process customer orders using internal systems (SAP)
- Handle customer issues, complaints, and delivery queries efficiently
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
- Support sales by identifying opportunities to upsell or cross-sell
- Track orders, stock, and deliveries to ensure smooth service
- Create and update reports using Excel
- Work closely with internal teams such as sales, logistics, and finance
- Deliver a consistently high level of customer service
Requirements
- Previous experience in customer service or sales support
- Strong working knowledge of SAP for order processing
- Good Excel skills for reporting and data tracking
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Customer-focused with an awareness of sales opportunities
- Able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach
This role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment, dealing with customers, and contributing to both service excellence and commercial success. You will be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow your career and develop your skill set further. If you would like to apply for this Customer Service Executive, please apply using the link below. For any questions, please contact Laurence on 01-8717605.
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West of Ireland (Galway / Mayo / Sligo Region)
Excel Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a progressive, multi-site organisation across the West of Ireland to appoint a Chief People Officer. This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, with full responsibility for shaping and leading the people strategy across Galway, Mayo, and Sligo.
This role offers a highly competitive salary of €100,000 – €110,000, a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to operate at executive level, shaping people strategy within a progressive and expanding organisation.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of €100,000 – €110,000 + Executive Package
- Executive-level role with significant influence and autonomy
- Opportunity to shape and lead people strategy across a growing, multi-site business
- Strong exposure to senior leadership and board-level decision-making
- Company Pension Scheme
- A business committed to culture, development, and long-term growth
- Excellent scope for progression and long-term impact
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a group-wide people strategy aligned to business objectives
- Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, influencing organisational direction and growth
- Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and succession strategy
- Drive culture, engagement, and performance across a multi-site workforce
- Oversee all HR functions including employee relations, talent, L&D, and reward
- Lead large-scale change, transformation, and growth initiatives
- Ensure best-in-class compliance, governance, and employment law practices
- Build and develop a high-performing HR team
- Drive leadership capability and embed a strong performance culture
- Use data and insights to inform decision-making and improve business outcomes
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience operating at Head of HR / Group HR / CPO level within a multi-site, fast-paced environment
- Highly commercial mindset with a strong ability to align people strategy to business performance and growth
- Demonstrated success influencing at senior leadership and board level, acting as a trusted advisor
- Extensive experience leading organisational change, transformation, and culture development initiatives
- Strong track record in organisational design, workforce planning, and leadership capability development
- Deep expertise across employee relations, employment law, governance, and risk management
- Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing HR teams and functions
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach in complex environments
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
- A visible, credible leader who can drive engagement, performance, and accountability across the organisation
If you are an experienced HR leader ready to step into a high-impact executive role where you can shape strategy, influence culture, and drive business performance, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today for this Chief People Officer opportunity in the West of Ireland.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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