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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The sourcing analyst reports to a Sourcing Manager within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization. The sourcing analyst’s work includes category management, procurement strategy creation, and delivering value through innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage. This role may interact with several internal departments outside of procurement including research and development, finance, operations, and supply chain, and may also interact with H.B. Fuller’s external suppliers. This role is salaried, hybrid work, Monday-Friday at our Global Headquarters in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Work
Forecast RM pricing trends
Analyze global economic and chemical market trends
Deliver value through innovation, cost savings, competitive advantage
Supplier Communication & Negotiation
Develop new suppliers
Assess risk (financial, geographic, operational/capacity)
Negotiate pricing, contract terms, or resolve supply chain issues
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Meet with production/R&D teams to align supply specs/timelines
Address logistics/quality issues impacted operation teams
Sync with internal stakeholders
Preferred Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Function Overview:
The Sourcing/Procurement organization creates value for H.B. Fuller by identifying, engaging and strategically managing suppliers that provide materials and services. The Sourcing/Procurement team invests in employees through teambuilding, tailored trainings, individual growth plans, global travel opportunities, and cross-functional development.
Procurement Priorities at H.B. Fuller
Supply Assurance – We proactively manage and develop a capable and commercially secure supply base. We ensure the right goods and services are delivered safely, to the right location, at the right time
Best Total Value – We focus on delivering world-class value that maximizes competitive advantage, risk management, and innovation while minimizing costs.
Innovation – We establish external business partnerships to deliver supply market knowledge, competencies, and innovative solutions.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.
The salary for this role is $78,000-$80,000.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, age, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
H.B. Fuller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H.B. Fuller and has not been reviewed or approved by H.B. Fuller.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market-competitive and often characterized as fair for the role rather than top-tier. Positioning appears middle-of-the-market, which feels reasonable for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, and EAP support. Some roles also receive company support that can significantly offset employee-premium costs.
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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.
H.B. Fuller Insights
What We Do
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
