- Location
- EGY-6th of October City, Egypt
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
Position Title: Buyer
Location: 6th October City, Cairo, Egypt
Position Overview
H.B. Fuller seeks a Purchasing Specialist to support procurement activities and ensure the timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials for manufacturing operations. This role collaborates with Supply Chain, Planning, Sourcing, Finance, and suppliers to maintain inventory targets, optimize procurement processes, and ensure uninterrupted production. The position contributes to cost savings, supplier performance management, and compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support supply chain KPIs through effective procurement and material planning
- Place and manage purchase orders, confirmations, shipping schedules, and supplier invoices
- Coordinate material availability with Planning and Operational Scheduling teams
- Monitor inventory levels and maintain agreed safety stock targets
- Collaborate with sourcing and supplier teams to resolve material and delivery issues
- Evaluate supplier performance and support cost reduction initiatives
- Manage procurement records and ensure compliance with company procedures
- Support audits, quality processes, SOX compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical, communication, and supplier management skills
- Authorization to work in the applicable location
Preferred Requirements
- Experience working with international suppliers and global procurement teams
- Knowledge of inventory management, planning, and manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
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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.