Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics, NA

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

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 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

At H.B. Fuller, our Procurement team plays a critical role in keeping our business moving. As Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Logistics, you'll lead sourcing and category management for Logistics across North America, partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Manufacturing to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and reliable logistics solutions.

From developing sourcing strategies and leading competitive bid events to negotiating supplier agreements and managing supplier performance, you'll play a key role in driving business results while building strong partnerships across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing category strategies and leading sourcing initiatives.
• Logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain procurement experience.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Manufacturing or industrial industry experience.

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

The salary for this role is $90,000-$100,000.

• 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.