Procurement Manager

CRH; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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Hydro International, a CRH Company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise to help municipal, industrial and construction customers 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.

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Clevedon, Somerset

Type of Employment: Full Time, Permanent position

The Procurement Manager Will be Responsible For:

• Developing and managing procurement strategies for equipment and materials to ensure prompt, cost-effective supply to Hydro's UK Operating businesses.
• Directly manage and motivate a team of buyers, ensuring efficient procurement operations and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships and implementing procurement best practices to support the companies' operational objectives.

Physical Requirements:

• Drivers Licence Required
• UK Valid Passport Required

Competence & Qualifications:

• Graduate degree, ideally in a supply chain management or engineering discipline
• Membership of an appropriate professional body e.g. Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
• Approximately 5 years' experience in roles related to procurement.
• At least 2 years' experience in a team lead role, preferably within the equipment supply industry.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong negotiation and contract management
• Astute commercial and financial awareness
• Experience with price analyses, source selection, and justification
• Strong understanding of import and export regulations
• Knowledge of current supply and quality management techniques
• Strongly objective analytical approach to decision making
• Strong communications skills at all levels within Hydro and its suppliers.
• Managing International supply chains (preferred).
• Languages (preferred).

Key Duties:

1. Understand business requirements to establish and maintain a competitive supply base that is appropriate to support the Company's strategic objectives
2. Establish, maintain and develop the Company's:
   • procurement policies and practices
   • quality policies and practices and ensure these are adopted by, and embedded within, business units
3. Lead on commercial negotiations with supply partners and the drafting of legal contracts.
4. Develop strategic Category Plans, which will include forecasting demand, considering market factors and agree an opportunity pipeline with the business
5. Deliver value through sourcing exercises and continuous improvement through supplier management of key strategic relationships.
6. Proactively identify, evaluate, and drive opportunities of procurement options to provide value for money.
7. Identify price trends within the supply chain that will have an impact on the business and advise of the impact of these on future activities.
8. Establish metrics to report and drive improvement in:
   • cost of goods; on-time delivery; and lead time
   • quality of products and services
9. Develop the buying team and drive the adoption of best practice in procurement and quality management across all divisions and, where necessary, define and drive improvement programs with suppliers
10. Perform risk assessments on key suppliers and implement appropriate risk reduction strategies to ensure business continuity
11. To perform duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, in particular the Health and Safety at Work Act and apply the requirements of ISO45001.
12. To apply requirements of BS EN ISO 9001, 50001 and 14001, as appropriate, within the areas of responsibility.
13. Other duties which the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake.

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

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Date: 3 Mar 2025