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Exchange Engineer

H.B. Fuller

Exchange Engineer

Saint Paul, MN +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    H.B. Fuller 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.

     

    SENIOR STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST

    VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN

     

    Responsible for managing indirect categories in our Global Sourcing Organization and developing and executing sourcing strategies that assure supply, manage and contain cost, support innovation and provide uncompromising stewardship. This person will focus their efforts on indirect categories that support and meet the needs of internal customers. Key responsibilities include development of sourcing strategies, delivery of cost savings through change management, manage supplier relationships, and effectively manage internal customer relationships. This position will report to the indirect sourcing manager within the sourcing team.

     

    DESCRIPTION:

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Developing and managing supplier relationships.
    • Identifying emerging trends and partnering with internal customers to create valued change.
    • Providing support to global spend pool team(s) for development/alignment of global and/or regional sourcing strategies and cost savings initiatives.
    • Negotiating commercial agreements with suppliers to assure supply, control pricing, and mitigate risk.
    • Identifying and delivering savings projects.
    • Analyzing markets to produce lowest TCO and utilizing TCO tools to deliver best total value.
    • Building a strong network within H.B. Fuller Sourcing and other functions around the globe.
    • Maintaining a high ethical standard, adhering to laws and corporate policies/procedures. 
    • Managing spend estimate of $10-80MM.

     

     

    SKILLS:

    • Demonstrated strong desire and innate capability to learn
    • Excellent written and verbal skills in English, other languages desired (e.g., Spanish)
    • Leadership capabilities, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving ability
    • Anticipates, responds to and manages change with ease and agility
    • Ability to lead cross-functional teams
    • Analytical
    • Positive response to change
    • Accountable for results supporting corporate goals
    • Models collaboration and commitment focusing on team success
    • Demonstrates operational excellence and continuous improvement
    • Demonstrates effective self-management: values guidance while assuming responsibility for development
    • Proven effectiveness in managing scope development, RFP creation and contract negotiation

     

    REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or other related field
    • 3+ years of procurement / sourcing experience required 
    • 3+ years of indirect sourcing experience preferred
    • Travel up to 20%, short notice is possible

     

     

    Employees are eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, insurance, 401k contribution, paid time off and paid Holidays. THIS POSITION MAY ALSO QUALIFY FOR MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT DEPENDING ON THE EMPLOYEE’S ANNUAL BASE SALARY.  IF QUALIFIED, H.B. FULLER WILL PAY UP TO 100% OF THE EMPLOYEE’S MEDICAL PREMIUM.  All employees qualify for an annual cash bonus, based on business performance. Annual raises are based on company and individual performance.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: H.B. Fuller does not accept agency resumes unless directly engaged by Human Resources. Please do not forward any resumes to Human Resources or any employees. H.B. Fuller is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

     

    For more information and to apply, go to:   http://jobs.hbfuller.com/

    www.connectingwhatmatters.com

    www.hbfuller.com/connect

     

    H.B. Fuller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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  • Locations
    Saint Paul, MN • White Bear Lake, MN