Logistics Sourcing & Category Lead

HB Fuller; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Minnesota is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics to drive end-to-end sourcing for North America. You will develop category strategies, run competitive bid events, negotiate supplier agreements, and guide procurement decisions with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes cost, service, supplier performance and risk mitigation, requiring strong analytics, communication, and relationship-building as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
• 2+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, logistics, or supply chain.
• Experience leading or supporting RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems or procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management for assigned Logistics categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies to improve cost, service, supplier performance.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events: RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, negotiations, contracts.
• Build strong supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing strategies.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance to identify savings.
• Present sourcing recommendations and market insights to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives strengthening procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

H.B. Fuller in Minnesota is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics to drive end-to-end sourcing for North America. You will develop category strategies, run competitive bid events, negotiate supplier agreements, and guide procurement decisions with cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes cost, service, supplier performance and risk mitigation, requiring strong analytics, communication, and relationship-building as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team.