Sourcing Analyst - Early Careers

HB Fuller; Vadnais Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

H.B. Fuller, a leading adhesives company, is seeking a Sourcing Analyst in Vadnais Heights, MN. This salaried, hybrid role reports to a Sourcing Manager within Global Strategic Sourcing and collaborates with R&D, finance, operations and supply chain.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; pay based on education and experience. You will forecast RM pricing trends, analyze market data, develop supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and align supply specs with production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Forecast RM pricing trends
• Analyze global economic and chemical market trends
• Deliver value through innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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 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.

Position Overview

The sourcing analyst reports to a Sourcing Manager within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization. The sourcing analyst's work includes category management, procurement strategy creation, and delivering value through innovation, cost savings, and competitive advantage. This role may interact with several internal departments outside of procurement including research and development, finance, operations, and supply chain, and may also interact with H.B. Fuller's external suppliers. This role is salaried, hybrid work, Monday-Friday at our Global Headquarters in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Work

• Forecast RM pricing trends
• Analyze global economic and chemical market trends
• Deliver value through innovation, cost savings, competitive advantage

Supplier Communication & Negotiation

• Develop new suppliers
• Assess risk (financial, geographic, operational/capacity)
• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, or resolve supply chain issues

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Meet with production/R&D teams to align supply specs/timelines
• Address logistics/quality issues impacted operation teams
• Sync with internal stakeholders

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Function Overview:

The Sourcing/Procurement organization creates value for H.B. Fuller by identifying, engaging and strategically managing suppliers that provide materials and services. The Sourcing/Procurement team invests in employees through teambuilding, tailored trainings, individual growth plans, global travel opportunities, and cross-functional development.

Procurement Priorities at H.B. Fuller

• Supply Assurance - We proactively manage and develop a capable and commercially secure supply base. We ensure the right goods and services are delivered safely, to the right location, at the right time
• Best Total Value - We focus on delivering world-class value that maximizes competitive advantage, risk management, and innovation while minimizing costs.
• Innovation - We establish external business partnerships to deliver supply market knowledge, competencies, and innovative solutions.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $78,000-$80,000.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

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, age, 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.