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Dow Sourcing Specialist in Midland, Michigan
Sourcing Specialist
At a glance
Position:Sourcing Specialist
Primary locationMidland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:04/15/2024
Job Number:R2050294
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:
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Remediation Sourcing Specialist to join our Labor & Services team. 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 Remediation 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.
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 degree discipline in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field
A minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Solid understanding of procurement and sourcing principles, processes, and best practices
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to collect and interpret data, perform cost analysis, and make data-driven decisions
Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
Proficiency in using sourcing tools and procurement software
Familiarity with contract management principles and experience in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
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.
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Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
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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 productivity and balance personal needs.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
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.
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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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
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