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.
Position Overview:
The Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst responsibility includes assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship in support of our internal & external customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Updating Pricing, Invoice Resolution, System Support and Vendor Registration.
- First line of contact with Plants and Suppliers to resolve payment issues.
- Assistance with Request for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates and against contracts for compliance with business commitments.
- Perform periodic analysis of dollars spend.
- Ensure compliance in ERP and other systems.
- Assist in preparation of bid requests/analysis of bids.
- May have own some direct sourcing but is not majority of work plan.
- Comply with Sourcing’s best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Manage minimum and maximum order quantities and total volumes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent on Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering and Management, or 2+ years’ experience in Sourcing related function is a plus.
- Experience working with S&OP/ERP/payment systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, self-motivated, can function with little/no daily direction setting from manager.
- Demonstrated strong desire and innate capability to learn.
- Problem solving capabilities, strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal skills in English, other languages (French, German...) desired.
- Responsive to Change Refocuses efforts in a positive “how can we get this done?” manner
- Individually Accountable for Results Focuses on work effort that is strategicallyaligned and has impact.
- Models Collaboration &Commitment Focuses on team success before individual success.
- Demonstrates Operational Excellence Continually looks for new & better ways to get things done.
- Demonstrates Effective Self-Management.
- Values guidance while assuming responsibility for development.
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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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
