Procurement Administrator

H.B. Fuller; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchasing and inventory processes at the Mansfield facility. This role involves creating purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely procurement of materials, contributing to operational efficiency and effective inventory management. Candidates should have a background in purchasing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or materials management, ideally in manufacturing.
• Skilled in working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders based on system analysis.
• Select suppliers and negotiate terms for cost-effective purchasing.
• Use SAP/MRP to manage material inventory.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Experience in purchasing or materials management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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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 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Mansfield – Onsite

Position Overview

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and purchasing raw and packaging materials to support operations at the Mansfield facility. This role ensures materials are procured efficiently and arrive on time, while also supporting inventory management and supplier relationships. The role collaborates across teams to manage inventory risks and introduce new materials effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

Create purchase orders for raw, packaging, and bought-in products based on system analysis.

Select suppliers and negotiate terms for non-centrally sourced items to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

Use SAP/MRP to manage raw and packaging material inventory in line with financial and operational goals.

Partner with Central Sourcing on supplier insights, demand forecasts, and material onboarding.

Maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality and service expectations.

Collaborate with internal teams to reduce slow-moving and at-risk inventory.

Support management of obsolete, devalued, and reserved materials.

Oversee introduction of new materials and required system updates (e.g., BoMs, pricing, supplier data).

Follow all procedures related to Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Manage material/service non-conformities through internal claim processes.

Experience in purchasing or materials management, ideally in manufacturing.

Skilled in working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong analytical and planning capabilities.

Preferred Requirements

SAP experience.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.