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 purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. Dow has an exciting opportunity for an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager !
You may need to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. 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. Proactively manage sourcing projects, lead supplier qualification, RFI, RFQ/RFP, competitive bidding, bid evaluation and lead negotiation with suppliers.
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. Effectively conduct Supplier Performance Evaluation, implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement of supplier via KPIs (Safety, Productivity and Quality). Uses influential leadership to elevate the performance of the workgroup.
A minimum of a bachelor's degree OR relevant military experience at or above a U.No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Sourcing excellence through adoption of digital sourcing tools for e-Auction, e-bidding.
Solve complex problems, anticipates potential issues and take preventive actions before they occur, rather than reacting after problems arise.
Stakeholder Management/Communication: Identify, engage, and maintain positive relationships with individuals or groups who have an interest in or influence over a project, process, or outcome.
Project Management: Ability to lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 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...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.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match
Program (U.Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring,
work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Wellbeing
Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. 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 integral 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 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.
📌 External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager (Cataluña)
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