Logistics Sourcing Strategist - Category Lead

HB Fuller; Vadnais Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives & recognitions

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in the United States is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics to drive sourcing and category management for logistics across North America.

You will develop category strategies, manage end-to-end sourcing events, and negotiate supplier agreements to deliver cost-effective, reliable logistics solutions. The role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing with business needs, while building strong supplier relationships and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management for assigned Logistics categories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that improve cost, service, supplier performance, and business continuity.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Build strong supplier relationships and drive performance through ongoing collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier performance to identify savings opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Present sourcing recommendations and market insights to key stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen procurement processes and category performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

H.B. Fuller in the United States is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics to drive sourcing and category management for logistics across North America.

You will develop category strategies, manage end-to-end sourcing events, and negotiate supplier agreements to deliver cost-effective, reliable logistics solutions. The role partners with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing to align sourcing with business needs, while building strong supplier relationships and