Sourcing Manager - Road Transportation & Warehousing (Especialista de Compras II)

DOW BRASIL IND E COM DE PRODUTOS QUIMICOS LTDA.; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus

Wellbeing programs

Employee stock purchase program

Retirement program

Vacation and parental leave

Learning and mentoring opportunities

Flexible work culture

Job summary

Dow in São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking a Sourcing Manager (Especialista de Compras II) for Road Transportation & Warehouse. You will source and manage road freight and warehousing services across Latin America, lead RFQs and negotiations with carriers, and drive cost competitiveness using data and market insight.

You will partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and implement contracts while applying continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of experience in road transportation/freight, including sourcing, procurement, carrier management, commercial negotiations or logistics.
• Good knowledge of the road freight market, carriers, freight structures and cost drivers.
• Intermediate English.
• Spanish is considered a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of chemical transportation and/or hazardous materials logistics is differentiating.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage road transportation and warehousing services in Brazil.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and logistics needs.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, commercial evaluations and negotiations with carriers and logistics service providers.
• Analyze freight market trends, cost drivers and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and support performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Use data, digital tools, AI and automation to improve sourcing processes and decision-making.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Generating Customer Value

Collaborating for Superior Results

Leading Courageously

Delivering Innovative Solutions

Ownership & Accountability

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Manager (Especialista de Compras II) – Road Transportation & Warehouse, located in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. The Sourcing Manager is part of Dow’s Integrated Supply Chain and Procurement organization and will be responsible for sourcing and contracting road transportation and warehousing services in Latin America. This role requires solid experience in the road freight market, including sourcing, commercial negotiations, market analysis and supplier management. Experience or knowledge of chemical transportation will be considered a strong differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage road transportation and warehousing services in Brazil.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and logistics needs.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, commercial evaluations and negotiations with carriers and logistics service providers.
• Analyze freight market trends, cost drivers and opportunities to improve competitiveness.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships and support performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations and other stakeholders.
• Use data, digital tools, AI and automation to improve sourcing processes and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years of experience in road transportation/freight, including sourcing, procurement, carrier management, commercial negotiations or logistics.
• Good knowledge of the road freight market, carriers, freight structures and cost drivers.
• Intermediate English.
• Spanish is considered a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of chemical transportation and/or hazardous materials logistics is considered a strong differentiator.

Your Skills

• Strategic sourcing and negotiation.
• Commercial and cost analysis.
• Market intelligence.
• Generating Customer Value.
• Collaborating for Superior Results.
• Leading Courageously.
• Delivering Innovative Solutions.
• Ownership & Accountability.
• Continuous Improvement and Automation Mindset.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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