Global External Manufacturing Sourcing Lead

Dow Inc.; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + bonus

Stock purchase program

Student Debt retirement match (US)

Medical and life insurance

Wellbeing programs

On-site fitness facilities

Generous vacation and PTO

Job summary

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, leverage supplier relationships and negotiate with suppliers to optimize value.

The role can be located in Midland, MI, Houston, TX, Terneuzen, NL or Tarragona, ESP, and requires strong analytical and negotiation skills with a focus on safety and compliance. You will lead supplier qualification activities, manage risk, and drive continuous performance improvements through SRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR relevant military experience at or above U.S. E5/Canadian rank OR 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Clarify scope of purchase and service requirements with stakeholders.
• Drive value from the market using best practices and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess and manage risk of market, supplier and purchases.
• Develop sourcing strategies ensuring safety, qualification and compliance.
• Lead supplier qualification, RFIs, RFQs/RFPs, bidding and negotiations.
• Analyze problems and evaluate solutions within guidelines and policies.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements per strategic directions.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement via KPIs.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Proactive Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management/Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience or 10 years experience

Tools

e-Auction tools

e-Bidding platforms

Job description

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, leverage supplier relationships and negotiate with suppliers to optimize value.

The role can be located in Midland, MI, Houston, TX, Terneuzen, NL or Tarragona, ESP, and requires strong analytical and negotiation skills with a focus on safety and compliance. You will lead supplier qualification activities, manage risk, and drive continuous performance improvements through SRM