H.B. Fuller

Manufacturing Purchasing Agent

H.B. Fuller  •  United States (Remote)  •  2 days ago
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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

Purchasing Agent

St. Paul / Hybrid

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

The Purchasing Agent supports procurement activities by sourcing materials, processing purchase orders, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure timely product availability. This role collaborates with internal teams and suppliers to support business objectives, cost management, and supply continuity. The position contributes to accurate purchasing records and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems.
  • Monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules.
  • Track order status and resolve supply or delivery issues.
  • Maintain accurate procurement and supplier records.
  • Support supplier performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on purchasing needs.
  • Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ year of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience.
  • Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and business software systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

  • 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of sourcing, inventory management, and supplier performance metrics.
  • APICS, ISM, or other relevant supply chain certification.

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

The salary for this role is $29.00-$35.00.

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.

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.

H.B. Fuller

About H.B. Fuller

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.

Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.

At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.

And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Vadnais Heights, MN
Year Founded
Unknown
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