External Manufacturing 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, reflecting the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Diversity is our strength, and we are a community of relentless problem solvers offering daily opportunities to contribute, transform industries, and shape the future.

About the Role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager. This position can be located in Midland, MI (USA); Houston, TX (USA); Terneuzen (Netherlands); or Tarragona (Spain). In this role 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. You will lead small projects, serve as a resource for less‑experienced colleagues, explain difficult or sensitive information, and build consensus. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your team and related teams, working within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to clarify the scope of purchase and relevant service requirements.
• Utilize business acumen, market knowledge, and best practices to drive value and proactively identify competitive solutions for cost‑saving opportunities.
• Assess and manage the risk profile of the market, suppliers, and purchase activities.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that ensure competitive, reliable purchases meeting safety, qualification, and compliance requirements.
• Proactively manage sourcing projects, lead supplier qualification, RFI, RFQ/RFP, competitive bidding, bid evaluation, and negotiate with suppliers.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems, challenge inefficiencies, examine information from multiple sources, and evaluate established and new solutions.
• Negotiate, execute, and implement commercial agreements and related work processes in line with commercial strategies.
• Conduct Supplier Performance Evaluation, implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and drive continuous performance improvement via KPIs (Safety, Productivity, Quality).
• Use influential leadership to elevate workgroup performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree OR relevant military experience at or above U.S. E5 / Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class / Sergeant OR 10 years of relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience.
• For U.S. applicants: legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship or green‑card support is available.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking – anticipate trends, set long‑term goals, and develop plans aligned with organizational vision.
• Analytical Thinking – break down complex problems, evaluate information logically, and identify patterns to develop effective solutions.
• Negotiation – secure favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships; drive suppliers to maximize Dow’s interest.
• Sourcing Excellence – adopt digital sourcing tools such as e‑Auctions and e‑bidding.
• Proactive Problem Solving – anticipate issues and take preventive actions.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication – identify, engage, and maintain positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Project Management – lead projects or project steps within broader initiatives and manage ongoing activities.

Benefits

• Equitable, market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, plus locally relevant incentives.
• Comprehensive health, life, and medical insurance packages with a variety of coverage options.
• Competitive retirement program with company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only) – Dow matches monthly student‑debt payments as contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)).
• Robust medical and life insurance, with travel insurance available in certain countries.
• Opportunities for learning and growth through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building.
• Flexible, role‑based work arrangements to maximize personal productivity and balance.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing, non‑birthing, adoptive, foster), family care, volunteering, and Employee Resource Group participation.
• Wellbeing Portal – a one‑stop shop for physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing resources.
• On‑site fitness facilities (availability varies by location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Additional location‑specific perks may include transportation allowance, meal subsidies/vouchers, and carbon‑neutral transportation incentives (e.g., bike‑to‑work).