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 in Ocean Transportation. This role can be located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. In this role, you will be an integral part of Dow’s Integrated Supply Chain and Procurement organization. You will contract and integrate global logistics services within Dow’s operating segments to support profit maximization and reduction of 3rd party expenses. This requires an analytical mindset to evaluate market indicators, generate contractual language, negotiate with service providers, and manage service provider performance.

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. You will act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

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 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

• Source and manage a portfolio of international trade logistics services to improve Dow's cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process.

• Provide input to the global logistics buying strategy for international trade logistics (dry box, ISO, Flexi, dray). Implement the purchasing strategy in North America and support global activities.

• Utilize business acumen and analytics to drive value from the market and influence stakeholders.

• Acts as a change agent to transform the strategic sourcing organization.

• Prepares market intelligence report and insights for internal constituents.

• Responsible for the negotiation, execution and implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the commercial area and/or geography.

• Provide coaching and guidance to other sourcing team members.

• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives locally or globally.

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 equivalent, at least 10 years of relevant working experience in Logistics Purchasing or Supply Chain will be considered.

• A minimum of a 5 years of relevant working experience in Logistics Purchasing or Supply Chain (ocean industry experience preferred).

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to accommodate cross-regional collaboration.
• 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, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. 

Your Skills

• International Business: Demonstrate understanding of global markets, cross-border operations, and international trade dynamics. 

• Strategic Communication: Demonstrate the ability to deliver purposeful, audience-focused messaging that aligns with organizational goals. 

• Project Management:  Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets. 

• Process engineering: Apply engineering principles, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. 

• Microsoft Excel: Advanced Excel Skills 

• Supply Chain Planning: Demonstrate the ability to strategically manage the flow of goods, information, and resources across the supply chain to meet customer demand efficiently 

• Marine Transportation: Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in the planning, coordination, and execution of cargo and freight movement via sea routes 

• Drayage Transportation: Demonstrate expertise in managing the short-distance movement of cargo, typically between ports, rail terminals, and warehouses.  

• AI Tools: Ability to work with Copilot Agent for design and deployment. 

• Statistical analysis: Proficient in applying statistical methods to analyse data assess and make data-driven decisions. 

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.

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