Senior Category Lead - Capital

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 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 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.

Senior Category Lead – Capital

Location: Remote, USA (Preferred: St. Paul, MN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Category Lead – Capital to join our sourcing team. This role is critical in ensuring supply assurance, cost optimization, and operational excellence across capital procurement activities. You’ll play a key role in managing sourcing operations, supporting internal stakeholders, and driving process improvements—all while maintaining strong vendor relationships and system integrity.

Travel Requirement: This position requires approximately 20% to 25% travel, primarily for supplier visits, project support, and cross-functional collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement (30–60%)

• Support capital sourcing activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and vendor negotiations
• Track material usage, forecast demand, and manage volume-based rebates
• Ensure compliance with sourcing best practices and internal policies

Analytics & Reporting (20–40%)

• Conduct spend analysis and support bid preparation
• Monitor sourcing performance metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities

Transactional & Operational Support (10–30%)

• Manage pricing updates, invoice discrepancy resolution, and vendor registration
• Serve as the first point of contact for plants and suppliers regarding payment issues

Systems & Process Optimization (Variable)

• Maintain ERP and sourcing systems with accurate data
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and system workflows

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience
• Demonstrated experience in CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) sourcing or project support
• Familiarity with S&OP, ERP, and payment systems
• At least 1 year of experience in the petrochemical industry
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1+ years of capital sourcing experience
• Experience with Greenfield projects or new construction lines

What We’re Looking For

•  A proactive problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment
• A collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• Someone who takes ownership and delivers results with strategic impact

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

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, 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.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.