Sourcing Specialist

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and this role:
Our Logistics Purchasing Organization has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist role, within the Marine Team, located in Midland.

In this role, you will be responsible to source & manage several logistics modes for the NAA region, to improve Dow's cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process.  The modes in scope are: Drayage, Air Freight as well as a support for other ITO (International Trade Operations) modes: MPC (marine packed cargo), LCL (Less than Container Loads) & small parcels. This, in alignment with the businesses & Dow Logistics strategies.

Responsibilities, projects, and activities:

• Manage assigned contracts portfolio with primary focus on purchasing logistic services related to transport of Dow goods.  
• Develop knowledge of the supply market and suppliers. Conduct Strategic Sourcing Projects including market analysis and the development of short and mid-term strategies. 
• Work with functional and business partners to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategy and implementation plans.  
• Negotiate pricing, payment and delivery terms on spot orders as well as period contracts and execute the agreements. 
• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship. Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators. 
• Implement ESG & Digital strategies for the responsible modes.
• Understand and practice appropriate work process governance and compliance.
• Lead projects or project steps on a needed basis (Continuous Improvement).

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred skills:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• A degree discipline in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement.
• Strong digital competencies.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to work with large amounts of data. 
• Demonstrated skills in negotiation or influencing the decision-making process. 
• Demonstrated skills in project management. 
• Proven ability to solve problems and think strategically. 
• Ability to work across regions and functions.

Additional notes:

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• This role is primarily onsite but will align to the Design Your Day flexible workplace strategy to allow flexibility to work both onsite and remotely based on project work and role needs.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal prod