Sourcing Specialist
Core
Manage sourcing needs for Dow businesses and Capital Project teams by engaging clients, negotiating equipment and service purchases, and ensuring supplier quality and service levels meet expectations.
Role type
Sourcing Specialist (Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management)
Builds
Commercial agreements, purchase orders, and supplier performance strategies for materials and equipment.
Domain
Materials Science / Industrial Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, data analysis, e-sourcing tools proficiency, SAP/Ariba usage
Preferred skills
Stakeholder management, self-management, influential leadership, market intelligence, emotional intelligence, adaptability, collaboration
Responsibilities
Develop knowledge of supply market and suppliers; conduct strategic sourcing projects including market analysis; negotiate and execute commercial agreements; manage supplier relationships and monitor performance; engage stakeholders to clarify service scope and requirements; investigate and facilitate Quality, Service and Product Performance; analyze data to improve vendor coding; utilize e-sourcing tools to improve purchasing efficiency.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC