Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Hybrid (Houston/MI)

Dow; Freeport (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Employee stock purchase program

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join the Operations Material & Equipment Sourcing Team in a hybrid or onsite role across Houston, Freeport, or Midland. The role focuses on engaging clients, ensuring sourcing requirements are defined, and delivering value through quality supplier partnerships.

You will negotiate equipment/services purchases, manage supplier performance, and leverage tools like Zycus and MDG to optimize source-to-pay processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military equivalent; 8+ years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available for this position

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of the supply market and suppliers; conduct strategic sourcing projects including market analysis and short/mid-term strategies
• Negotiate, execute and implement commercial agreements and related processes
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance against KPIs
• Engage stakeholders to clarify scope of service, quality, volume and contract requirements
• Investigate and facilitate Quality, Service and Product Performance (QSPP)
• Analyze data to improve vendor and spend coding
• Utilize e-Sourcing tools (e.g., Zycus) to improve purchasing efficiency

Skills

Negotiation

Self-Management

Influential Leadership

Market Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Adaptability

Stakeholder Management

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree or military equivalent

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Zycus

MDG

Job description

Dow is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join the Operations Material & Equipment Sourcing Team in a hybrid or onsite role across Houston, Freeport, or Midland. The role focuses on engaging clients, ensuring sourcing requirements are defined, and delivering value through quality supplier partnerships.

You will negotiate equipment/services purchases, manage supplier performance, and leverage tools like Zycus and MDG to optimize source-to-pay processes.