Buyer I

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world.  While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives segment develops adhesive solutions for the automotive and aerospace, wood and composite, electronics and energy, glass, durable assembly, and bus, truck, rail and recreational vehicle industries. As these dynamic markets continue to change, and consumers demand lighter, safer, greener and more reliable products, we partner with our customers to deliver highly engineered solutions.

Buyer

South Bend, IN

The Buyer reports to the Supply Chain Manager and has the primary responsibilities for managing and procuring new and existing raw materials and packaging components for scale-up and production use for the South Bend facility. Additionally responsible for assisting in monitoring inventory levels and communicating with appropriate departments to ensure availability of on-hand supply. 

Description: 

• Analyze and control purchasing activities to assure continuous supply of materials at lowest inventory level possible to meet customer demand. Generate purchase orders and set delivery dates according to need for manufacturing customer orders. Negotiate the lowest possible cost/quantity/delivery for materials not covered under corporate contracts.  
• Work with MDM, Lab, CSR, COE, Costing Dept, and Sourcing. 
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers to keep informed of market supply trends. Keep management apprised of business conditions affecting the department. 
• Reconcile Direct and Indirect PO purchases to statements and invoices. 
• Perform expediting duties as needed and process claims that may arise due to materials received in damaged condition or similar. This includes processing returns in the ERP system. 
• Proactively manages and resolves any issues related to efficient production process, procure and delivery processes as well as any discrepancies related to master data accuracy. Promptly escalating to Supply Chain Coordinator or other functions to achieve a quick and satisfactory solution. 
• Take on additional facility responsibilities as required.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of quality experience in specialty chemicals, adhesives or related technology a bonus
• Knowledgeable in Quality Management processes and Standards (ISO9001, 14001 & Aerospace standards)
• Good team worker with high communication skills, ability to enthuse others and drive demanding projects
• Good computer skills, MS Office and MS Project
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast moving environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for internal and external interaction
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects to successful completion
• Strong customer focus, collaboration and problem solving/analytical.

Employees are eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, insurance, 401k contribution, paid time off and paid holidays. All employees also qualify for an annual cash bonus, based on business performance. Annual raises are rewarded 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/

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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.

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.