Strategic External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager

Dow Inc.; Dayton (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Medical and life insurance

Retirement program

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to optimize supplier relationships and drive value across markets, with locations in Midland, Houston, Terneuzen or Tarragona.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier negotiations to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing inputs. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree (or military-equivalent), at least 5 years of experience, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience at/above US E5 or Canadian PO2/Sergeant or 10 years related work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Clarify scope of purchase and service requirements with stakeholders.
• Drive value from the market using best practices and competitive solutions.
• Assess risk of market, supplier, and purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that meet safety and compliance requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification, RFIs/RFQs, competitive bidding, bid evaluations, and negotiations.
• Negotiate and implement commercial agreements aligned with regional/geographic strategies.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluation and drive continuous improvement via KPIs.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Proactive Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management/Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military experience (US E5 / Canadian PO2 / Sergeant)

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

e-Auction

e-Bidding

Job description

Dow Inc. is seeking an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager to optimize supplier relationships and drive value across markets, with locations in Midland, Houston, Terneuzen or Tarragona.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, risk management, and supplier negotiations to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective manufacturing inputs. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree (or military-equivalent), at least 5 years of experience, and US work eligibility.