Senior Buyer

Requisition  
526206 – Infrastructure Products Group – Hydro International – Full Time – Administrative Support – United Kingdom

Location:

Clevedon, United Kingdom

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With more than 40 years of experience, we deliver innovative, sustainable solutions that protect the environment and reduce flood risk.

The Senior Buyer will report to the Procurement Manager and execute procurement activities for equipment, materials and services. Responsibilities include ensuring timely, cost‑effective supply to Hydro’s UK operating businesses, supporting category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and contributing to continuous improvement in procurement performance.

• A graduate degree in supply chain management, business, engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership such as CIPS.
• Proven experience in procurement roles, preferably within equipment supply or technical industries.
• Ability to manage sourcing exercises, negotiate contracts and analyse commercial data.
• Strong negotiation and supplier‑management skills.
• Experience with price analysis, source selection and justification.
• Understanding of import/export regulations and logistics processes.
• Experience managing international supply chains.

• Support development and maintenance of a competitive supply base aligned with the company’s strategic and operational requirements.
• Implement and uphold the company’s procurement and quality policies within day‑to‑day purchasing activities.
• Lead sourcing exercises, including commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and drafting purchase agreements under guidance from the Procurement Manager.
• Contribute to development of category plans, including demand forecasting, market analysis and identification of cost‑saving opportunities.
• Deliver value through effective sourcing, supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and evaluate procurement options that provide value for money and support operational efficiency.
• Monitor price trends and market conditions, advising the Procurement Manager and stakeholders of potential impacts on cost and supply.
• Support establishment and reporting of procurement performance metrics, including cost of goods, on‑time delivery, lead time and quality of products and services.
• Provide guidance and support to Buyers, promoting best practice in procurement and quality management across all divisions.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and support implementation of risk‑mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply.

• Annual discretionary bonus.
• 2‑year annual salary life cover.
• Company sick pay benefit.
• Minimum 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays.
• DSE eye tests.
• Mental health first aiders & support programmes.
• Training and development.
• A culture that values growth, development and internal promotion.
• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits.
• Significant pension contributions.
• Opportunities to develop and progress within a global organisation.

CRH is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.