Buyer - Hydro International

Country: United Kingdom
City: Clevedon, England, United Kingdom
Req ID: 512904
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Seniority Level: Associate

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers to improve their water management processes, increase operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of experience and a reputation for engineering excellence, businesses, and public bodies all over the world rely on our products, services and integrated solutions to reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment from water pollution. We have a network of over 80 distribution partners and serve customers in more than 40 countries. As part of CRH Infrastructure Products, we are leading the water management industry with innovative, sustainable solutions and a safety-first mindset.

⚡ Buyer

📍 Clevedon
Join a company that's shaping the future of water management.
🌍 About Us

Hydro International, a CRH Company, is on a mission to help the world manage water better - and we've been doing it brilliantly for over 40 years. Our advanced products, services and expertise help municipal, industrial and construction customers boost performance, reduce environmental impact and protect communities.

With operations across 40+ countries and over 80 trusted distribution partners, we're proud to engineer solutions that reduce flood risk, enhance water treatment and defend the environment from pollution. And we're just getting started.
🔎 About the Role

We're looking for an energetic, driven Buyer to join our Clevedon team. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you'll be right at the heart of our supply chain - keeping materials flowing, suppliers aligned and our operations running smoothly.

This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role where you'll shape purchasing decisions, build strong supplier relationships and help deliver procurement excellence across the UK business.

If you love solving problems, enjoy variety and want your work to have real impact - this is the place for you.
⭐ About You

You're someone who brings energy, curiosity and a can‑do attitude. Ideally, you have:

• A qualification in supply chain, business, engineering or similar
• Progress toward CIPS (or a desire to start)
• Experience in purchasing or a technical/supply chain admin role
• A strong understanding of basic procurement principles
• Sharp organisation skills and great attention to detail
• A commercial mindset - always asking "Is this the best option?"
• Confidence analysing pricing, quotes and supplier proposals
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative style
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities without breaking a sweat
• Good Microsoft Office and ERP system skills
• A genuine appetite to learn, grow and advance your career

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.
🛠️ What You'll Be Doing

You'll be right in the action, helping us deliver the goods - literally.

• Raising and managing purchase orders with accuracy and urgency
• Evaluating supplier quotes and supporting sourcing decisions
• Supporting negotiations and supplier selection activities
• Keeping a close eye on open orders and resolving delivery issues
• Spotting opportunities to reduce costs and improve processes
• Maintaining accurate procurement data and supplier details
• Supporting reporting on costs, delivery, quality and lead times
• Helping with supplier performance reviews and improvements
• Carrying out supplier risk checks and escalating concerns early

Every day brings something new - and you'll be a key part of making it happen.
🎁 Why Work for Us?

We look after our people. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Life cover (2* salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay
• Minimum 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flu vaccinations
• DSE eye tests
• Mental health first aiders & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

You'll join a supportive team, a forward‑thinking company and a global group that invests in its people.

What Hydro International Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@hydro-int.com .

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.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

Client-provided location(s): Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom

Job ID: CRH_FGB-512904-en_US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-24T19:17:05