Strategic Sourcing Manager: Global Value & Negotiation

Dow Inc.; Terneuzen; On-site; EUR 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Sourcing Manager to define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, and negotiate with suppliers across Midland, Houston, or Terneuzen. You will create value by aligning sourcing strategies with internal partners and optimizing sustained value for Dow.

You will lead strategic supplier relationships, analyze spend data, and drive cost improvements using data-driven decisions and digital tools. Global procurement principles guide your work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military equivalent at or above US E5 or Canadian rank.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner, shaping sourcing decisions and driving value creation.
• Manage a portfolio of products, achieving cost optimization and supply security.
• Utilize analytics to identify opportunities, drive value from market, and influence stakeholders.
• Negotiate, execute and implement commercial agreements aligned with global strategies.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance against KPIs.
• Develop short- and mid-term sourcing strategies informed by market analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Business Finance

Analytics

Problem solving

Prioritization

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent (US E5 / Canadian rank)

Job description

Dow is seeking a Sourcing Manager to define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, and negotiate with suppliers across Midland, Houston, or Terneuzen. You will create value by aligning sourcing strategies with internal partners and optimizing sustained value for Dow.

You will lead strategic supplier relationships, analyze spend data, and drive cost improvements using data-driven decisions and digital tools. Global procurement principles guide your work.