Sourcing Manager

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

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Manager ! This position can be located in Midland (MI, USA) , Houston (TX, USA) , or Terneuzen (NLD) . In this role, you will create value for Dow by defining sourcing opportunities, developing and aligning sourcing strategies, leveraging supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and negotiating with suppliers and internal partners to optimize sustained value for Dow. This requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

This role will require in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of your discipline or functional area. You will need to understand your discipline's best practices and how they relate to others. You may need to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. You should also be able to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus with others.

It is your responsibility to analyze and resolve complex problems, examine information from multiple sources, and use judgement to evaluate established and new solutions. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your own team and other related teams and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

- Act as a strategic business partner, shaping sourcing decisions, influencing stakeholders, and driving value creation through procurement expertise.
- Apply expertise to manage a portfolio of products, achieving cost optimization and supply security while delivering value for stakeholders, customers, and clients.
- Utilize business acumen, data analytics, and best practices to identify opportunities, drive value from the market, and influence stakeholders.
- Responsible for negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the global strategies within the commercial area and / or geography

- Build and maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators.

- Develop short- and mid-term sourcing strategies informed by market analysis; drive implementation, ensure adherence to those strategies, and deliver value.

- Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure successful contract implementation.
- Investigate and resolve quality, service, and performance issues.
- Use analytical skills to analyze spend and vendor data to identify improvement opportunities.

- Leverage digital sourcing platforms, analytical tools and automation technologies to enhance decision-making, drive cost advantage, and improve overall sourcing effectiveness.

- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including: Streamlining sourcing processes and workflows, implementing best practices for supplier management, and driving efficiency through data-driven decision-making and process standardization.

- Lead projects and contribute to broader initiatives aimed at operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

- A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking. In lieu of a degree or military equivalence, at least 10 years of relevant working experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
- For U.S. Applicants: 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 Qualifications

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

Skills

- Negotiation: The 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: The ability to understand market dynamics, supplier economics, and business priorities to make informed sourcing decisions that balance cost, risk, quality, and value creation.
- Business Finance: The ability to apply financial principles and analysis to sourcing decisions, including cost modeling, budgeting, savings identification, and evaluation of supplier financial health to support business objectives.
- Analytics: Demonstrate excellent data analysis skills.
- Problem solving : Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively using structured approaches and sound judgment.
- Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within established guidelines.
- Communication: Strong Verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others across functions, cultures, and geographies to achieve shared goals.

Additional notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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, financial, and social 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.  Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- 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 productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting   www.dow.com .

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.