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.

H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work®.

Position Overview

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Purchasing Agent to support the procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods while ensuring continuous supply for production. This role manages inventory levels, maintains SAP data accuracy, and collaborates with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize supply chain performance. The position works closely with Planning, Sourcing, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to drive operational efficiency and material availability.

Primary Responsibilities

• Procure materials based on production plans and forecasts.

• Monitor and maintain inventory and safety stock levels.

• Ensure timely material availability to support production.

• Maintain accurate material and supplier data in SAP.

• Analyze demand, inventory, and procurement performance data.

• Support supplier negotiations and maintain pricing information.

• Manage supplier claims, complaints, and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with sourcing, planning, and warehouse teams on process improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed vocational training or degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement, or a similar role.

• Proficiency in Portuguese, English and French.

• Experience with SAP in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

• Additional language skills in German will be an asset.

• Experience with inventory management and demand planning.

• Knowledge of procurement reporting, forecasting, and supplier performance analysis.

• Ability to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

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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.