Procurement Recruitment
Procurement Hiring, Built Around Your Spend
The right procurement hire protects margin, reduces supplier risk and turns spend into a commercial advantage. The wrong hire can cost you savings, compliance and stakeholder trust.
Hartley People partners with organisations across Ireland to recruit procurement professionals who fit the role, the spend, the supplier base and the way your business buys.
- Buyers
- Category Managers
- Procurement Managers
- Contract Managers
- Heads of Procurement
Recruitment Built Around How You Buy
A job title only tells us part of the story. Before we start searching, we want to understand your spend and suppliers.
The Role
- Is the role focused on day-to-day purchasing, strategic sourcing, or a mix of both?
- What savings will they own?
- Will they report to Finance, Operations or a CPO?
The Spend
- Is it direct spend, indirect, or both?
- Which categories and spend will they own?
- Which ERP or P2P systems do you use?
The Market
- Do public tender rules apply?
- How complex is your supply base?
We use that information to build the search around the hire your business actually needs. Not simply someone who has held a similar job title.
Specialist Procurement Recruitment
Procurement roles can share a title while requiring very different people.
Direct vs. indirect spend
A Buyer securing raw materials for a production line needs a different skill set from one sourcing IT, facilities and services.
Public vs. private sector
Running compliant public tenders requires a different discipline from private sector negotiation.
Leadership & strategy
Recruiting a Head of Procurement requires us to understand strategy, stakeholder influence, risk and value delivered as much as buying ability.
We recruit across:
- Strategic Sourcing Talk to us about Strategic Sourcing recruitment
- Category Management Talk to us about Category Management recruitment
- Supplier & Vendor Management Talk to us about Supplier & Vendor Management recruitment
- Contract Management Talk to us about Contract Management recruitment
- Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Talk to us about Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) recruitment
- Direct Procurement Talk to us about Direct Procurement recruitment
- Purchasing & Buying Talk to us about Purchasing & Buying recruitment
- Procurement Analytics Talk to us about Procurement Analytics recruitment
- Indirect Procurement Talk to us about Indirect Procurement recruitment
- Public Sector Procurement Talk to us about Public Sector Procurement recruitment
- Sustainable Procurement Talk to us about Sustainable Procurement recruitment
- Procurement Leadership Talk to us about Procurement Leadership recruitment
Across private and public sector organisations, at every level of seniority.
Talk to a Procurement Recruitment SpecialistOur Procurement Recruitment Team
You're hiring a service delivered by people. Meet the recruiters who could be working your search.
Fergal Hartley
Joint Owner Read Fergal’s bio →Fergal Hartley
Joint OwnerWith a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Fergal Hartley is a highly regarded joint owner of prominent recruitment and staffing ventures, including Hartley People Recruitment & Training, Flexiforce, Clannad Care and Burton Sinclair. His entrepreneurial spirit has driven these companies to success, making them leaders in their respective fields. Fergal's comprehensive background in talent acquisition, combined with strategic insight and a commitment to best practices as a Fellow of the National Recruitment Federation, positions him as an invaluable partner for securing top executive talent.
LinkedInPierre Fetat
Head of Operations Read Pierre’s bio →Pierre Fetat
Head of OperationsPierre is an accomplished B2B International Director who works across functions, with over 15 years of experience across digital marketing, business development, and complex sales. With a strong background in Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Customer Success, and digital transformation initiatives, Pierre brings a wealth of expertise to executive search. His strategic insights, coupled with his commitment to driving innovation and operational excellence, make him a valuable partner for clients seeking visionary executive talent.
LinkedInDamien McCleane
Head of Strategic Recruitment Read Damien’s bio →Damien McCleane
Head of Strategic RecruitmentWith nearly 30 years of experience across recruitment, training, business development, and customer relationship management, Damien McCleane is an accomplished professional with a versatile background in executive and managerial roles across diverse sectors. Also serving as Regional Manager at Hartley People, Damien combines his expertise in strategic recruitment, client partnership, and team leadership to drive excellence and innovation within the executive search landscape.
LinkedInJessica Maher
Recruitment Team Lead Read Jessica’s bio →Jessica Maher
Recruitment Team LeadJess is responsible for recruitment across supply chain, production, engineering and warehousing. Having previously worked in the hospitality industry, she spent four years in Australia furthering her career before returning home to Wexford. A positive and energetic member of the team, Jess is a keen supporter of Wexford hurling and enjoys baking, going to the gym and spending time with friends.
LinkedInDarren O'Connor
Recruitment Team Lead Read Darren’s bio →Darren O'Connor
Recruitment Team LeadDarren specialises in recruiting for IT, HR, agricultural and commercial sales roles. With previous experience as an Operations Manager and Partner and Client Relations Manager within the waste technology sector, he brings strong operational and people-focused expertise to his role. Based in Waterford with his wife and dog, Loki, Darren enjoys sport, travel and keeping active.
LinkedInDanielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance Specialist Read Danielle’s bio →Danielle Bohill-Walsh
Senior Partner — Finance SpecialistAs an experienced Senior Talent Partner, Danielle brings extensive expertise and a genuine passion for connecting people with the right opportunities. She combines a professional and personable approach with a strong understanding of clients and candidates, building lasting relationships and identifying the right talent. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys home and interior design and spending time with her husband and young daughter.
LinkedInPadraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales Specialist Read Padraig’s bio →Padraig Murphy
Senior Partner — Sales SpecialistPadraig is a Senior Recruitment Partner at Hartley People Recruitment, where he leads the Sales desk and focuses on connecting talented individuals with the right businesses. Before moving into recruitment, he spent 10 years working in Business Operations and holds a BA in Business and Human Resource Management. Outside of work, Padraig is an avid Liverpool supporter and keen golfer.
LinkedInBrendan White
Marketing Manager Read Brendan’s bio →Nigel Kelly
Talent Specialist Read Nigel’s bio →Nigel Kelly
Talent SpecialistHailing from Carrick-on-Suir, Nigel is responsible for recruitment across IT, research and development, hospitality, trades and service technician roles. With a strong interest in technology, he is often the first point of contact for technical support within the office. Nigel previously worked in radio, presenting sports news and his own weekly show on WLR. He is also an accomplished photographer, keen runner, rugby fan and enthusiastic gardener.
LinkedInEimear Cox
Recruitment Specialist Read Eimear’s bio →Eimear Cox
Recruitment SpecialistEimear graduated from WIT with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2018. Following several years in the insurance industry, including a period in Vancouver working with clients such as Michael Bublé and Nelly Furtado, she moved into recruitment to apply her understanding of people and relationships to helping clients and candidates find the right opportunities. A Waterford native, Eimear enjoys reading, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, pub quizzes and jiu jitsu.
LinkedInHannah Sullivan
Recruitment Specialist Read Hannah’s bio →Hannah Sullivan
Recruitment SpecialistHannah holds a Diploma in International Human Resource Management, a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in International Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management. Beginning her career in hotel management, she developed strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a genuine interest in working with people. Her move into recruitment brings together her experience in business, hospitality and human resources, with a focus on understanding candidates and making the right connections.
LinkedInTamara Fisher
Recruitment Specialist Read Tamara’s bio →Tamara Fisher
Recruitment SpecialistTamara brings extensive experience in operations management, customer service and team leadership, having worked in fast-paced, people-focused environments. She also holds a QQI Level 6 qualification in Human Resources and has a genuine passion for building relationships and helping people find the right opportunities. Outside of work, Tamara enjoys travelling, keeping active and spending time with friends, family and her pug, Harry.
LinkedInTricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations Manager Read Tricia’s bio →Tricia Quinn
Commercial and Operations ManagerTricia brings energy and warmth to Flexiforce as Commercial and Operations Manager, Hartley People’s temporary recruitment division. A natural people-person, she ensures every interaction is positive and productive, and helps organise team events that keep morale high. With over 15 years as a trainer on FÁS-funded courses, she placed students into permanent roles before moving into operations with charities including Cycle Against Suicide and Make-A-Wish Ireland. Tricia joined Hartley People in 2021. Outside work, she is an avid sea swimmer along the Copper Coast and a proud Ironman finisher (Barcelona, 2019).
LinkedInAshling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent Specialist Read Ashling’s bio →Ashling Durand
Senior Team Lead & Talent SpecialistAshling started in reception at Flexiforce, quickly becoming the office’s go-to person for all things operational—a role she still holds alongside her work as Senior Team Lead and Talent Specialist. She has grown steadily through the business, gaining experience across multiple functions. Ashling enjoys supporting colleagues and clients, solving problems and providing guidance wherever needed. She takes pride in being a reliable point of contact for both the team and the wider business. Beyond work, she loves spending time outdoors with her young family, with a particular fondness for discovering new beaches.
LinkedInKelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance Coordinator Read Kelley’s bio →Kelley Rothwell
Senior Talent Specialist & Compliance CoordinatorKelley works as Senior Talent Specialist and Compliance Coordinator at Flexiforce. With a diverse background spanning talent management, education, hospitality and the creative sector, she brings strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills to her role. After eight years in hospitality—including managerial positions in Cork and Waterford—Kelley moved into education, holding a Professional Master of Education in Art from UCC following earlier studies in Fine Art at Crawford College of Art & Design. In her current role, she focuses on candidate engagement, recruitment coordination and compliance, taking a proactive, people-centred approach to connecting talent with opportunity.
LinkedInSean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR Administrator Read Sean’s bio →Sean Whelan
Talent Specialist & HR AdministratorSean supports the Flexiforce Agency Staffing Solutions team as Talent Specialist and HR Administrator. He holds a Master’s degree in HR and is an Associate Member of the CIPD. Sean combines his academic background with a genuine interest in recruitment and HR, bringing both knowledge and enthusiasm to his role. Outside the office, he is a keen soccer fan and reigning champion of the company Fantasy Football League.
LinkedInMaureen Flynn
Talent Specialist Read Maureen’s bio →Maureen Flynn
Talent SpecialistMaureen is a Waterford native and Talent Specialist with Flexiforce. Before joining the team, she managed the Pandora store in Waterford city and later completed a Diploma in Interior Design. Maureen combines her retail and design experience with a natural ability to connect with people, making her a valued member of the recruitment team. Outside work, she enjoys beach walks, sea swimming and spending time outdoors with her two children. She is also known locally as the lead singer of the band No Hot Ashes.
LinkedInJessica Murphy
Talent SpecialistRecruiting for Category and Sourcing Teams
As procurement moves from transactional buying to category management, so does the need for people who can own spend, not just process it. We understand what category roles demand — spend analysis, category strategy, total cost of ownership, supplier performance and savings that hold up with Finance.
-
Category Specialists
-
Category Managers
-
Supplier Relationship Managers
-
Procurement & Spend Analysts
-
Strategic Sourcing Managers
-
Senior & Global Category Managers
-
Head of Category / Strategic Sourcing
Our 3E Approach
Our procurement recruitment model is built around three principles that guide every search we run.
Experience
For over 25 years, Hartley People has recruited for businesses across Ireland — giving us an understanding of different industries, cost structures and the people behind effective procurement teams.
Expertise
Our team of 50+ professionals is supported by 2 dedicated Strategic Sourcing Specialists, combining recruitment expertise, knowledge of the Irish procurement market and an advanced suite of sourcing technology.
Ethics
A successful procurement hire needs to work for both sides. We represent the remit, spend, authority and package accurately, and check claimed savings and spend figures carefully, so both sides know what they're getting.
The Best in Procurement Aren’t Always Looking
Experienced procurement professionals are usually already employed, delivering savings and managing suppliers for someone else. Waiting for them to apply is not enough. Our search can combine:
- Direct candidate sourcing
- Passive candidate engagement
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Advanced sourcing technology
- Market mapping
- Referral networks
- Targeted advertising & leading job boards
Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists work alongside our recruiters to identify relevant professionals and create routes into candidate markets beyond traditional job advertising.
We Look Beyond the CV
Procurement results need context. When assessing a candidate, we want to understand:
Which categories have they managed?
How do they influence stakeholders?
What systems have they used?
Have they run tenders under EU and Irish public procurement rules?
How do they negotiate with suppliers?
How do they manage contract risk?
How were their savings measured?
Have they bought direct, indirect or both?
Have they led or developed a team?
Why are they considering their next move?
This helps your hiring team spend time interviewing candidates with genuine relevance to the role.
Talk to a Procurement Recruitment SpecialistEvery Procurement Search Is Different
You might need someone to:
We don’t start with a standard search. We start with what you need the person to achieve — and build the recruitment approach from there.
Your Procurement Team, Supported by Ours
With offices in Dublin and Waterford, Hartley People recruits procurement talent for private and public sector employers nationwide.
- Dublin
- Waterford
You understand your spend, your suppliers and your stakeholders. We understand how to search, engage and qualify the people who can help you manage them.
Procurement Hiring Questions, Answered
A few of the questions employers ask us most often about hiring procurement and purchasing talent in Ireland.
What procurement roles does Hartley People recruit for?
We recruit across the full procurement function — from Purchasing Administrators, Buyers and Senior Buyers through to Category Managers, Contract Managers, Procurement Managers and Heads of Procurement. We also cover specialist roles including Strategic Sourcing Managers, Supplier Relationship Managers, Procurement Analysts and P2P Managers.
Do you recruit for procurement roles outside Dublin?
Yes. With offices in Waterford and Dublin, we recruit procurement talent nationwide — including Cork, Limerick, Galway and the South East.
How do you find procurement candidates who aren't actively job hunting?
Most experienced procurement professionals are already employed and delivering savings, so we don't rely on job ads alone. Our two Strategic Sourcing Specialists use direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, market mapping and our 150,000+ candidate network to reach passive candidates who fit your specific requirement.
How do you assess savings claims and spend experience beyond the CV?
We look at the categories and spend they've managed, how savings were baselined and signed off, and their tendering, negotiation and contract experience — not just job titles. This helps your hiring team spend time only with candidates who have genuine relevance to your requirement.
Can you help us build a category management or strategic sourcing team?
Yes. As more procurement functions move to category management, we recruit Category Specialists, Category Managers, Strategic Sourcing Managers, Supplier Relationship Managers and Heads of Category — understanding spend analysis, category strategy and supplier performance.
How long does a typical procurement recruitment search take?
It depends on the seniority of the role and how niche the requirement is — a Buyer search moves faster than a Head of Procurement search requiring specific category or public sector experience. We'll give you a realistic timeline once we understand what you need the hire to achieve.
What does it cost to use Hartley People for procurement recruitment?
Fees depend on the seniority and complexity of the role. Get in touch and we'll talk you through pricing for your specific requirement — no obligation.
Adding to Your Procurement Team?
Tell us about the role and what you need that person to deliver. We'll talk you through the market, the search and how we can support your hiring team.
- 25+ years recruiting for businesses across Ireland
- Access to a 150,000+ candidate network, active and passive
- A search built around what your hire needs to achieve
Request More Information
Fill in a few details and one of our procurement recruiters will be in touch.