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About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Manager ! This position can be located in Midland (MI, USA) , Houston (TX, USA) , or Terneuzen (NLD) . In this role, you will create value for Dow by defining sourcing opportunities, developing and aligning sourcing strategies, leveraging supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and negotiating with suppliers and internal partners to optimize sustained value for Dow. This requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
This role will require in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of your discipline or functional area. You will need to understand your discipline's best practices and how they relate to others. You may need to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. You should also be able to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus with others.
It is your responsibility to analyze and resolve complex problems, examine information from multiple sources, and use judgement to evaluate established and new solutions. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your own team and other related teams and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic business partner, shaping sourcing decisions, influencing stakeholders, and driving value creation through procurement expertise.
Apply expertise to manage a portfolio of products, achieving cost optimization and supply security while delivering value for stakeholders, customers, and clients.
Utilize business acumen, data analytics, and best practices to identify opportunities, drive value from the market, and influence stakeholders.
Responsible for negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the global strategies within the commercial area and / or geography
Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators.
Develop short- and mid-term sourcing strategies informed by market analysis; drive implementation, ensure adherence to those strategies, and deliver value.
Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure successful contract implementation.
Investigate and resolve quality, service, and performance issues.
Use analytical skills to analyze spend and vendor data to identify improvement opportunities.
Leverage digital sourcing platforms, analytical tools and automation technologies to enhance decision-making, drive cost advantage, and improve overall sourcing effectiveness.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including: Streamlining sourcing processes and workflows, implementing best practices for supplier management, and driving efficiency through data-driven decision-making and process standardization.
Lead projects and contribute to broader initiatives aimed at operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking. In lieu of a degree or military…