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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.
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.
Dow Thailand Group is looking for
Sourcing Manager, located in Map Ta Phut Rayong. You will be responsible for creating 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.
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. In this role, you 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 small 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:
- Provide sourcing support for businesses and functions by working with the stakeholders to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume, qualifications and other requirements.
- Proactively identify business needs from stakeholders and collaboratively propose competitive solutions to drive cost saving initiatives.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of key service market.
- Utilize business acumen and leverages best practices to drive value from the market and keep track of up-to-date opportunities coming up.
- Assess relative risk profile of the business partner related to material/service supply
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies with stakeholders, which meets the safety requirements, utilizing unit rates, qualification and contract management.
- Proactively manage sourcing projects, lead supplier qualification, RFI, RFQ/RFP, competitive bidding, bid evaluation and lead negotiation with suppliers.
- Negotiate commercial agreements required to support business partners, manufacturing sites, and capital projects.
- Manage contract review and process for approval and contract signing.
- Effectively conduct Supplier Performance Evaluation, implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and collaboratively drive continuous performance improvement of supplier via KPIs (Safety, Productivity and Quality).
- Work effectively cross-functionally and within Purchasing to manage or resolve process or supplier related issues.
- Maintain appropriate relationships with key stakeholders, internal partners and suppliers.
- Uses influential leadership to elevate the performance and challenge inefficiencies of the workgroup
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a reputed university preferably in Engineering, Procurement/Logistics or Business Administration.
- Min. 5 years of work experience in Purchasing of logistics services, raw materials, or packaging / Procurement preferably in a chemical company or manufacturing company or project management/consulting company
- Experience in negotiation, reviewing, and managing Purchasing contracts.
- Demonstration of leadership and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to solve complex supply, price, and logistics issues under pressure with competing priorities.
- Fluent in English communication. (min. TOEIC score 750)
- Ability to persuade others through effective communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
Preferred Skills:
- Strategic Sourcing: Aligning sourcing strategies with business goals. Supplier consolidation and long-term partnership development.
- Market Analysis: Monitoring global chemical market trends and price fluctuations. Benchmarking suppliers and forecasting demand.
- Data Analysis & Procurement Analytics: Using data to optimize purchasing decisions. Creating dashboards and reports for spend analysis.
- Cost & Financial Management: Budgeting, cost control, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
- Negotiation: Securing favorable terms while maintaining supplier relationships. Protect the company's interests while maintaining supplier relationships
- Communication: Clear interaction with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Building trust and collaboration with key vendors.
- Decision-Making: Making informed choices under pressure or uncertainty.
- Adaptability: Responding to market changes, supply disruptions, and internal shifts.
- Project & Time Management: Managing multiple sourcing projects and deadlines efficiently.
- Contract Management: Ability to draft clear, comprehensive contracts that cover pricing, delivery terms, quality standards, penalties, and confidentiality.
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.
