.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: Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Mindelo, Vila do Conde, Portugal Position overview: The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will be on the Global Strategic Sourcing Packaging Team and will be responsible for developing and executing complex and global sourcing strategies to provide business-building innovation, assurance of supply, superior cost management, and uncompromising stewardship. This role will require a global view of the business and the supply chain to include all facets of the business and markets. Primary Responsibilities: Sourcing: Develop and implement complex global sourcing strategies for packaging categories with cross-functional teams. This will include analysing emerging technologies, supplier capability analysis, supplier relationship management, long-term supply and demand models, should cost analyses, etc. Understand and appreciate the responsibilities of all direct reports. Experience sourcing packaging categories. Develop a deep understanding of packaging regulations and their implications for H.B. Fuller. Provide training and resources to cross-functional teams, ensuring they are well-informed about packaging regulations. Participate in industry associations on behalf of H.B. Fuller. Identify and deliver savings projects ongoing both individually and via direct reports. Develop and manage all supplier relationships within his/her area of responsibility on a day-to-day basis, plus coach direct reports in their relationships. Lead global spend pool team(s) to develop global sourcing strategies as assigned. Analyse markets routinely to create accurate cost forecasts for the assigned spend pools. Ensure respective spend is fully documented and traceable in the system(s). Identify emerging technologies and trends and determine how to create value in the supply chain. Lead global projects, which will most often involve cross-functional participation, in any of the key sourcing areas (e.G., raw materials, packaging, tolling, and other indirect systems). Utilize Total Cost of Ownership tools to deliver the best total value. Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers to ensure supply, control pricing, and mitigate risk. Be an expert in contractual negotiations and business consequences linked to contracts. Build a strong network within H.B. Fuller Sourcing and other functions around the globe