Sourcing Manager

Dow Chemical•Midland, TX

About The Position

Dow is hiring a Sourcing Manager to create value by identifying sourcing opportunities, developing and aligning sourcing strategies, leveraging supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and negotiating with suppliers and internal partners. The role manages a portfolio of products to optimize costs and supply security, deliver value to stakeholders, and support sourcing effectiveness through analytics, digital platforms, and automation. The position requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of sourcing and working knowledge of the discipline's best practices and their relationship to other areas. The manager analyzes and resolves complex problems, evaluates information from multiple sources, and uses judgment to assess established and new solutions. The role may lead small projects, support less experienced colleagues, explain difficult or sensitive information, and build consensus. Its work affects customer, operational, project, and service activities across the employee's team and related teams, within established guidelines and policies. The position can be based in Midland, Michigan; Houston, Texas; or Terneuzen, Netherlands. Relocation assistance is not available. For U.S.-based applicants, the ability to work legally in the United States is required; visa sponsorship or support is not available, including for permanent residency processes.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above U.S. E5, Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class, or Sergeant ranking; alternatively, at least 10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree or military equivalence.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
For U.S.-based applicants, the ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available.
Ability to develop and execute effective negotiation strategies that achieve favorable commercial outcomes, optimize total cost of ownership, and build mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
Commercial acumen to understand market dynamics, supplier economics, and business priorities and balance cost, risk, quality, and value in sourcing decisions.
Ability to apply financial principles and analysis to sourcing decisions, including cost modeling, budgeting, savings identification, and evaluation of supplier financial health.
Excellent data analysis skills.
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues using structured approaches and sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within established guidelines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across functions, cultures, and geographies.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic business partner by shaping sourcing decisions, influencing stakeholders, and driving value through procurement expertise.
Manage a portfolio of products to optimize costs and supply security while delivering value for stakeholders, customers, and clients.
Use business acumen, data analytics, and best practices to identify opportunities, capture value from the market, and influence stakeholders.
Negotiate, execute, and implement commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with global strategies for the commercial area or geography.
Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators.
Develop short- and mid-term sourcing strategies informed by market analysis, drive their implementation and adherence, and deliver value.
Engage internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and support successful contract implementation.
Investigate and resolve quality, service, and performance issues.
Analyze spend and vendor data to identify improvement opportunities.
Use digital sourcing platforms, analytical tools, and automation technologies to improve decision-making, cost advantage, and sourcing effectiveness.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including streamlining sourcing processes and workflows, implementing supplier management best practices, and improving efficiency through data-driven decisions and process standardization.
Lead projects and contribute to broader operational excellence initiatives.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, depending on location.
U.S. Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program, which applies the value of monthly student debt payments as employee savings plan contributions.
Medical and life insurance packages with a variety of coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries and locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, depending on location.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives such as bike-to-work programs.