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.
PRIMARY DUTIES
70% Sourcing
30% Transactional & analysis
- Own direct raw material categories for Asia Pacific (China, South East Asia and Australia) with chance to lead global team for certain category
- Track industry trend, FX, policy chance, geopolitical movement to timely adjust sourcing strategies
- Manager Supplier relationship and identify innovation opportunities
- Supplier quality management support such as assessment and audit
- Payment term extension and inventory optimization with SIOP team
- Work with R&D to qualify new source for savings and supply security
- Periodic RFQ to drive competitive price
- Purchasing contract negotiation and rebate volume track if any
- Long term category strategy set up
- System data accuracy such as vendor, material, classification, price, leadtime…
- Sourcing process optimization if any
TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent, with more than 5-year experience in sourcing related function. Chemical industry experience is a plus.
- Fluent oral and written English is a must.
- Demonstrated strong desire and innate capability to learn. Open to change.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities with great communication and interpersonal skills
- Team players with can- do inspiration
- Experience working with SAP systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, self-motivated, can independently work with little/no daily direction setting from manager.
- Demonstrates Operational Excellence and continually looks for new & better ways to get things done
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.
