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Senior Buyer
Senior Buyer (Procurement) – Hybrid Role
Location: Clevedon, UK Req ID: 526206 Job Type: Full Time | Workplace Type: Hybrid Seniority Level: Associate
About Hydro International
Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services, and expertise dedicated to improving water management processes for municipal, industrial, and construction customers. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in solutions that:
- Reduce flood risk
- Enhance water treatment
- Protect the environment from water pollution
We serve customers across 40+ countries through a network of 80+ distribution partners, backed by our reputation for engineering excellence and a safety-first mindset.
About the Role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will execute procurement activities for equipment, materials, and services to ensure timely, cost-effective supply to Hydro’s UK Operating businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Your primary focus will be on:
- Strategy & Supplier Relations
- Developing and maintaining a competitive supply base aligned with strategic and operational needs
- Leading sourcing exercises, including commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and drafting purchase agreements (under Procurement Manager guidance)
- Contributing to Category Plans, including demand forecasting, market analysis, and cost-saving opportunities
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Procurement Execution & Performance
- Implementing and upholding Company procurement and quality policies
- Delivering value through sourcing, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement
- Evaluating procurement options for value for money and operational efficiency
- Monitoring price trends and advising stakeholders of cost/supply impacts
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Risk & Metrics Management
- Supporting procurement performance reporting, including:
- Cost of goods
- On-time delivery and lead times
- Product/ service quality
- Conducting supplier risk assessments and risk-mitigation strategies
- Providing guidance to Buyers on best practice in procurement and quality management
- Supporting procurement performance reporting, including:
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to meet operational and commercial objectives
About You
To excel in this role, you should have:
Essential Qualifications
- A graduate degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related discipline
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., CIPS)
Critical Experience
- Proven procurement experience, ideally in equipment supply or technical industries
- Strong background in:
- Sourcing exercises
- Contract negotiation
- Commercial data analysis (e.g., price analysis, source selection)
- Supplier relationship management
- Knowledge of import/export regulations and logistics processes
- Experience managing international supply chains
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Key Skills
- Negotiation and commercial acumen
- Analytical mindset for market trends and cost-saving insights
- Ability to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
Why Work for Hydro International?
Core Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Discretionary Bonus (2x salary)
- 2 x Annual salary Life Cover
- Pension contributions
- Company Sick Pay
- 23 days paid holiday (pro rate) + Bank Holidays
- Flu Vaccines & DSE Eye Tests
- Mental Health First Aiders & Support Programs
- Training & Development Opportunities
Career Growth
- Culture of internal promotion and development
- Highly competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to progress within a global organization
“Connect your future to CRH.”
Equal Opportunities & Application
CRH is an equal opportunities employer, committed to an inclusive workforce. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.
Candidates must apply via the job portal—email submissions will not be accepted for GDPR compliance.
For this role only, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies unless instructed by our recruitment team.
Contact: careers@hydro-int.com
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