HB Fuller Co

Strategic Sourcing Category Lead

HB Fuller Co$90K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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.

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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health & wellness benefits.
  • 401K contributions and paid time off.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
Full Job Description

AtH.B. Fuller, our Procurement team plays a critical role in keeping our business moving. As aStrategic Sourcing Category Lead 6 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.

About HB Fuller Co

H.B. Fuller Company is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. Our commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. And, our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive.
Learn more about HB Fuller Co
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$123.7 million
Founded
1887
5 Year Trend
+9.4%
Revenue
$2.7 billion
NASDAQ

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