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 is currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Maintenance & Project Services Sourcing Specialist! This position can be located in Midland, MI or at one of our Gulf Coast locations.
As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting our procurement and sourcing activities by identifying, evaluating, and engaging with potential suppliers. Your primary focus will be on finding and securing reliable and cost-effective sources of services and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our organization's success by ensuring the availability of quality resources while optimizing costs and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Operations team to understand sourcing needs and requirements for various projects and initiatives.
- Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and vendors, evaluate their capabilities, and analyze their suitability for specific sourcing needs.
- Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and initiatives to optimize costs, quality, and delivery.
- Engage with suppliers to request quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and evaluate supplier proposals.
- Perform supplier qualification assessments, including evaluating financial stability, capacity, quality management systems, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, issue resolution, performance monitoring, and driving continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of sourcing activities with functional objectives and project timelines.
- Monitor supplier performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and engage management to drive accountability and identify improvement opportunities.
- Support contract management activities, including reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts, terms, and conditions.
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 8 years of relevant working experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience.
- 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 Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
- Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Skills
- Inquisitive Mindset: Curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding business needs, market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers.
- Strategic Sourcing: Solid understanding of procurement and sourcing principles, processes, and best practices
- Relationship Management: Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to collect and interpret data, perform cost analysis, and make data-driven decisions
- Time Management: Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
- Contract Management: Familiarity with contract management principles and experience in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
- Adaptability: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
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.
