Global External Manufacturing Sourcing Leader

Dow Inc.; La Marque (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Robust benefits

Job summary

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple sites in the United States.

You will define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, analyze market conditions, and negotiate agreements to deliver sustained value for Dow. You may lead small projects and coach colleagues while upholding safety and compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience at or above U.S. E5/Canada PO2/Sergeant or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• For U.S. applicants: must be legally eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Clarify scope of purchase and service requirements with stakeholders.
• Drive value from the market and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assess risk of market, supplier, and purchases; develop sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier qualification, RFIs, RFQs, competitive bids, and negotiations.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements; ensure compliant processes.
• Conduct Supplier Performance Evaluation and drive continuous improvement via SRM.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military experience or equivalent

Tools

SRM tools

Job description

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple sites in the United States.

You will define sourcing opportunities, develop strategies, manage supplier relationships, analyze market conditions, and negotiate agreements to deliver sustained value for Dow. You may lead small projects and coach colleagues while upholding safety and compliance in all activities.