MRO Sourcing Associate — Strategic Procurement

Dow; Bahía Blanca; On-site; ARS 53,807,000 - 84,554,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay

Bonus opportunity

Stock purchase program

Wellbeing portal

Fitness facilities

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Dow invites applications for an Associate Sourcing Specialist for the MRO portfolio in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. This role supports strategic sourcing processes to optimize cost and supply security while collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

The position emphasizes supplier management, KPI monitoring, and governance, with exposure to tools such as Zycus and Copilot, and requires strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering.
• Intermediate English is required.
• Interest in sourcing/contract management tools (e.g., Zycus).
• Openness to learning and applying AI tools (e.g., Copilot).
• Organized and detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of MRO products or services to improve Dow's cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process.
• Support the negotiation, execution, and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area and/or geography, including contract execution and documentation in Zycus.
• Conduct strategic sourcing projects, including market analysis and the development of short- and mid-term strategies.
• Work with functional and business partners (Engineering, Maintenance) to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategy and implementation plans.
• Manage supplier relationships, including the commercial relationship, under the guidance of more senior team members.

Skills

English (intermediate)

Communication skills

Negotiation mindset

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Zycus

Copilot (AI tools)

Job description

Dow invites applications for an Associate Sourcing Specialist for the MRO portfolio in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. This role supports strategic sourcing processes to optimize cost and supply security while collaborating with Engineering and Maintenance teams.

The position emphasizes supplier management, KPI monitoring, and governance, with exposure to tools such as Zycus and Copilot, and requires strong communication in English.