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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 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. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.
Position Overview
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst supports H.B. Fuller’s packaging sourcing efforts by combining data-driven analysis with hands-on supplier engagement. This role focuses on direct sourcing activities, competitive bidding, and spend optimization across industrial packaging materials. Working closely with sourcing managers and cross-functional partners, the analyst contributes to supply assurance, cost management, and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
Source and manage industrial packaging categories.
Conduct RFQs, competitive bids, and supplier evaluations to support category strategies
Analyze spend, pricing, and volume data to identify cost-saving and compliance opportunities
Maintain accurate pricing, contracts, and supplier information within ERP systems
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve pricing and invoice discrepancies
Track category volumes and performance against contracts, rebates, and commitments
Support system and process improvements related to sourcing and purchasing workflows
Rotate spend responsibility across categories in alignment with team priorities
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
1–2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operations
Experience working with suppliers, pricing, quotes, or bids
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or purchasing systems
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Requirements
Experience sourcing packaging or industrial materials
Exposure to RFQ/RFP processes and bid analysis
Familiarity with spend analysis, forecasting, or contract compliance
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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 $68,000-$84,000.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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or operations
- Experience working with suppliers, pricing, quotes, or bids
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or purchasing systems
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
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
