Strategic Maintenance & Project Sourcing Specialist

Dow; Hahnville (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay and bonus

Health insurance

Stock purchase plan

401(k) match

Vacation allowance

Paid parental leave

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement across Dow sites, including Hahnville, LA, focusing on cost optimization and reliable sourcing of services and equipment.

You will collaborate with Operations and suppliers to define needs, run market research, request quotes, and manage contracts while driving supplier performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military equivalent; 8+ years experience if no degree.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations to understand sourcing needs for various projects.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate capabilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery.
• Engage with suppliers to request quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and evaluate proposals.
• Perform supplier qualification assessments including evaluating financial stability, capacity, quality management, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage supplier relationships with regular communication, issue resolution, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing activities with objectives and timelines.
• Monitor supplier performance, track KPIs, and drive accountability for improvements.
• Support contract management activities, including reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.

Skills

Inquisitive mindset

Strategic sourcing

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Time management

Contract management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Job description

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement across Dow sites, including Hahnville, LA, focusing on cost optimization and reliable sourcing of services and equipment.

You will collaborate with Operations and suppliers to define needs, run market research, request quotes, and manage contracts while driving supplier performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic setting.