Sourcing Manager (Especialista de Compras I)

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Dow has an exciting opportunity as a Sourcing Manager (Especialista de Compras I) in Marine and Terminals Logistics located in São Paulo - SP (Brazil) or Buenos Aires (Argentina).

The Sourcing Manager is an integral role within Dow’s Integrated Supply Chain and Procurement organization. This professional contracts bulk marine and tank storage terminals contracts in the region serving diverse Dow’s businesses, enabling bottom-line growth. Requires an analytical mindset to evaluate end to end supply chains, market indicators, generate contractual language, negotiate with service providers, and manage service provider performance.

Successful individual creates value for Dow by identifying and defining sourcing opportunities, developing and aligning sourcing strategies, leveraging supplier relationships, analyzing market conditions, and negotiating with suppliers in close contact with stakeholders to optimize sustained value for Dow.

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 will 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.

Have the 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 Latin America bulk marine and terminals 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 marine and terminals logistics). Implement the purchasing strategy in Latin 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.

• lead projects or project steps within a broader project

• Have accountability for on-going activities or objectives locally and globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 10 years of relevant working experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.

• Fluent English skills.

• Preferred: 5 years in liquid bulk marine transportation (chemical tankers) and tank terminals industry.

Your Skills:

• Numeracy: Ability to stand up costing models.

• 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.

• Apply 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

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

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