Strategic Maintenance & Project Sourcing Specialist

Dow Inc.; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay and bonus potential

Healthcare and life insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off and retirement benefits

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement by identifying, evaluating, and engaging with suppliers across Midland, Houston, Lake Jackson, and other locations. You will secure reliable sources of services and equipment while optimizing costs and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience, 3+ years in sourcing, and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• At least 8 years of relevant working experience if no degree or military equivalence.
• US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to understand sourcing needs for projects.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate capabilities.
• Assist in development and implementation of sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery.
• Engage with suppliers to request quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and assess proposals.
• Perform supplier qualification assessments focusing on financial stability, capacity, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships with regular communication, issue resolution, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing with objectives and timelines.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and drive improvement opportunities.
• Support contract management, including reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions.

Skills

Inquisitive Mindset

Strategic Sourcing

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Contract Management

Adaptability

Education

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

3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement by identifying, evaluating, and engaging with suppliers across Midland, Houston, Lake Jackson, and other locations. You will secure reliable sources of services and equipment while optimizing costs and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience, 3+ years in sourcing, and US work authorization.