Purchasing Agent

H.B. Fuller Company; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

H.B. Fuller Company in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to ensure continuity of production.

You will manage inventory, maintain SAP data, and collaborate with Planning, Sourcing, Warehouse and Supply Chain teams to improve material availability and cost performance. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of purchasing experience, with professional English, SAP and MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.
• At least 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or material planning experience.
• Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials based on production plans and forecasts.
• Monitor inventory and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.
• Maintain accurate material and supplier data in SAP.
• Analyze demand, inventory, and procurement performance.
• Support supplier negotiations and maintain accurate pricing information.
• Coordinate supplier claims, complaints, and corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve procurement and supply processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

## Purchasing AgentApply: Hybrid: Mindelo, Porto, Portugal: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_0000002250As 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. H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work. **Position Overview** H.B. Fuller is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support the procurement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to ensure continuity of production. This role manages inventory, maintains accurate SAP data, and works with suppliers to support cost, quality, and delivery objectives. You will collaborate across Planning, Sourcing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to strengthen material availability and operational performance.**Primary Responsibilities** * Procure materials based on production plans and forecasts.* Monitor inventory and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.* Ensure timely material availability to support production requirements.* Maintain accurate material and supplier data in SAP.* Analyze demand, inventory, and procurement performance.* Support supplier negotiations and maintain accurate pricing information.* Coordinate supplier claims, complaints, and corrective actions.* Partner with cross-functional teams to improve procurement and supply processes. **Minimum Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.* At least **3 years of experience** in purchasing, procurement, or material planning.* Professional proficiency in **English**, written and spoken.* Working knowledge of **SAP and Microsoft Office**, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.* Ability to manage multiple purchasing priorities and meet time-sensitive production requirements.* Experience purchasing raw materials, packaging, or finished goods in a manufacturing environment.* Experience with inventory management, safety stock, and demand analysis.* Experience supporting supplier negotiations and performance management.