Sourcing Specialist

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About you and This Role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist! This role can be located in Houston (TX), Freeport (TX), or Midland (MI). You will be part of the Operations Material & Equipment Sourcing Team which manages the sourcing needs for Dow businesses and Capital Project teams. In this role, you will actively engage and support clients in the businesses and functions to ensure that sourcing requirements are known, and that supplier quality and service levels meet expectations. You will also negotiate assigned specific equipment or services purchases for execution as purchase orders.
Responsibilities
• Develop knowledge of the supply market and suppliers. Conduct Strategic Sourcing Projects including market analysis and the development of short and mid-term strategies.
• 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.
• Manage Supplier Relationships including the commercial relationship. Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators.
• Engage with Stakeholders to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume and requirements for contract implementations and renewals.
• Investigate and facilitate Quality, Service and Product Performance (QSPP).
• Analyze data to identify improvements in vendor and spend coding.
• Utilize available e-Sourcing tools (e.g. Zycus) to the fullest capability, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Purchasing process.
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 8 years of relevant working experience will be considered.
• A minimum 3 years of relevant working experience.
• A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, includingfor any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Skills
• SAP: Adeptly use i/t applications (SAP, Ariba etc.) to execute the Source to Pay work process – Diamond Systems and Associated systems (Zycus, MDG etc.)
• Self-Management: Work independently with a high degree of organization.
• Negotiation: Effective negotiator and ability to persuade others (internal and external clients) through effective communication skills.
• Influential Leadership: Exhibits strong leadership by effectively inspiring, guiding, and influencing individuals and teams toward achieving strategic objectives.
• Market Intelligence: Demonstrates the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data related to market trends, competitor activities, customer preferences, and industry developments
• Emotional Intelligence: Applies emotional awareness to build effective relationships, navigate workplace dynamics, and foster a positive and inclusive environment
• Microsoft Excel: Strong Excel skills and data analysis to effectively identify value opportunities.
• Collaboration: Strong collaboration skills across StP colleagues, Suppliers and Stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Quickly learn and adapt to enhanced work processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate network of focal p

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