As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.
Senior Category Lead – Capital
Location: Remote, USA (Preferred: St. Paul, MN)
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Category Lead – Capital to join our sourcing team. This role is critical in ensuring supply assurance, cost optimization, and operational excellence across capital procurement activities. You’ll play a key role in managing sourcing operations, supporting internal stakeholders, and driving process improvements—all while maintaining strong vendor relationships and system integrity.
Travel Requirement: This position requires approximately 20% to 25% travel, primarily for supplier visits, project support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities
Sourcing & Procurement (30–60%)
- Support capital sourcing activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and vendor negotiations
- Track material usage, forecast demand, and manage volume-based rebates
- Ensure compliance with sourcing best practices and internal policies
Analytics & Reporting (20–40%)
- Conduct spend analysis and support bid preparation
- Monitor sourcing performance metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities
Transactional & Operational Support (10–30%)
- Manage pricing updates, invoice discrepancy resolution, and vendor registration
- Serve as the first point of contact for plants and suppliers regarding payment issues
Systems & Process Optimization (Variable)
- Maintain ERP and sourcing systems with accurate data
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and system workflows
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience
- Demonstrated experience in CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) sourcing or project support
- Familiarity with S&OP, ERP, and payment systems
- At least 1 year of experience in the petrochemical industry
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree with 1+ years of capital sourcing experience
- Experience with Greenfield projects or new construction lines
What We’re Looking For
- A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment
- A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
- Someone who takes ownership and delivers results with strategic impact
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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $85,000 - $110,000.In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.
H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.
H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program combines a 401(k) with employer matching and additional non-elective company contributions. This design provides support beyond a standard match to bolster long-term savings.
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H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value. At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries. And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities
