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.

Position Title: Global Strategic Sourcing Intern

Location: Mindelo, Portugal

Position Overview

Global Strategic Sourcing Intern will be responsible for system support, data cleaning, maintenance of supplier database, and close follow-up with suppliers while gathering specific data. Will also have additional support responsibilities to include a variety of project-related work and daily management tasks. Will report to a more senior member of the sourcing team and directly support 1-3 sourcing managers.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities could include the following in support of 1-3 Sourcing Managers

• Perform data gathering and analysis related to sourcing and category management initiatives.

• Comfortable working with data bases and spreadsheets.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Possess entry level business understanding, good communication skills and collaborative/team skills.

• Daily manager guidance on all projects, processes and accountabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High School degree, ideally a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Management, Economics, Supply Chain or Industrial Engineering field;

• Good English level (written and spoken)

• Strong desire and innate capability to learn.

• Skills: strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:

• Responsive to change   

• Refocuses efforts in a positive “how can we get this done?” manner

• Individually Accountable for Results  

• Focuses on work effort that is strategically aligned and has impact

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• Experience working with systems

• Good skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.

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.