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: Sourcing Intern EIMEA

Location: Mindelo, Portugal

Position Overview

Global Strategic Sourcing Associate responsibility includes assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship in support of our internal & external customers.

Primary Responsibilities

0% Sourcing
30%- 60% Sourcing Support
20%-100% Transactional – System Work

Responsibilities could include the following in support of 1-3 Sourcing Managers
• Transactional: Updating Pricing, Invoice Resolution, System Support
• Sourcing Support: First line of contact with Plants and Suppliers to resolve payment issues, Assistance with Request for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates and against contracts for compliance with business commitments.
• Additionally: Comply with Sourcing’s best practices, policies, and procedures. Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Manage minimum and maximum order quantities and total volumes.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Degree or related Associate’s Degree. No previous work experience require
• 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
• Models Collaboration &Commitment Focuses on team success before individual success
• Demonstrates Operational Excellence Continually looks for new & better ways to get things done
• Demonstrates Effective Self Management Values guidance while assuming responsibility for development

Preferred Requirements

• Associates Degree or greater

• Experience working with systems

• Good skills with Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with ERP systems

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.