Strategic Maintenance & Project Sourcing Specialist

Dow Chemical Co.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay + bonus

Medical & life insurance

Retirement with 401(k) match

Paid time off & parental leave

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing activities for services and equipment. The role can be located in Midland, MI or at Gulf Coast locations, and involves engaging with suppliers, evaluating capabilities, and optimizing costs while ensuring quality and reliability.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and support contract negotiations within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience at or above U.S. E5/Canadian rank; or 8+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. employment eligibility; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Inquisitive Mindset

Strategic Sourcing

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Contract Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent

Job description

Dow is seeking a Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist to support procurement and sourcing activities for services and equipment. The role can be located in Midland, MI or at Gulf Coast locations, and involves engaging with suppliers, evaluating capabilities, and optimizing costs while ensuring quality and reliability.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and support contract negotiations within a dynamic environment.