Sourcing Intern

H.B. Fuller•Saint Paul, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our Internship Experience includes: 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. Position Overview: The sourcing intern reports to a Sourcing Manager within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization. The intern’s work will be individual project based with potential for group projects. The sourcing intern may interact with several internal departments outside of procurement including research and development, finance, operations, and supply chain, and may also interact with H.B. Fuller’s external suppliers. This internship will be 40 hours per week, in-office work, Monday-Friday for the Summer of 2026. Function Overview: The Sourcing/Procurement organization creates value for H.B. Fuller by identifying, engaging and strategically managing suppliers that provide materials and services. The Sourcing/Procurement team invests in employees through teambuilding, tailored trainings, individual growth plans, global travel opportunities, and cross-functional development. Procurement Priorities at H.B. Fuller 1. Supply Assurance – We proactively manage and develop a capable and commercially secure supply base. We ensure the right goods and services are delivered safely, to the right location, at the right time 2. Best Total Value – We focus on delivering world-class value that maximizes competitive advantage, risk management, and innovation while minimizing costs. 3. Innovation – We establish external business partnerships to deliver supply market knowledge, competencies, and innovative solutions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Must be a rising Junior or Senior in the summer of 2026
Strong communication, interpersonal, & organizational skills
Strong desire and innate capability to learn
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite programs (Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

Analyze raw material suppliers that support production of our products
Complete basic projects independently and draw conclusions with guidance
Reproduce and articulate results and their meaning through spreadsheets, reports and presentations
Interact and contribute to a multi-functional team on a regular basis
Validate vendor invoice and pricing details to confirm compliance with business commitments
Consolidate data for use in monthly reporting and system implementations