he main purpose of the Sourcing Rep

he main purpose of the Sourcing Representative/Specialist role is to manage assigned purchases on an area or project basis. This role creates value by providing appropriate input into the development and implementation of sourcing strategies. This role may be responsible for the implementation of commercial agreements and related work processes in accordance with the strategies within the geography.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Working with system data on actual purchases, identify value opportunities, develop tactical plans to capture value, align with partner strategies, negotiate and implement local/regional supply agreements. Report the value captured within the Value Added Procurement (VAP) database.
• May implement commercial agreements and associated work processes within area of responsibility including the development of Low Cost Country opportunities.
• Provide sourcing support for businesses or functions by working with the partner to clarify the scope of service, quality, volume, and logistics requirements. This may include the suggestion of sourcing alternatives available to partners, should requirements lists be modified.
• Suppliers capable of meeting company requirements, developing pricing and maintain communication with internal client.
• Negotiate commercial agreements or spot purchases required to support business partners, manufacturing sites, and capital projects.
• Utilize available e-Sourcing tools (e.g. e-RFI, e-RFQ, e-Auctions) to the fullest capability.
• Interact with other Sourcing Specialists to develop best practices and leverage learning experiences.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Strategic Sourcing Center. Lead the elimination of redundant or otherwise unnecessary activities.
• Maintain basic knowledge of suppliers and relevant market developments such as mergers & acquisitions, financial status, and changes in key personnel.
• Resolve process or supplier related issues as escalated from the Operations & Support Center and/or the Businesses, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & Engineering.
• For MRO/Capital, provide commodity specific strategic and tactical input to the Project Procurement Managers, as requested, to assist in the creation and maintenance of valid project supply plans.
• For Capital, manage expediter assignments and provide training and direction of expediting to affect timely material delivery.
• Where applicable, ensure Site Sourcing Guides exist and are up-to-date.

Qualification:

• Bachelor degree. Work experience should include membership in dynamic, results oriented teams; work with multiple functions or businesses; and at least two years within Dow in a commercial, shared services, industrial/manufacturing, or engineering related job role.
• Good skills in Negotiation, Financial analysis, Market analysis
• Good teamwork
• English communications (both oral and written)
• Manipulation and analysis of data
• Proficiency within applicable procurement systems (MSMS, SAP, e-Procurement, et cetera), including data retrieval
• The ability to work across cultures and geographies, as the position may touch numerous legal entities of the company, including the possibility of signing contractual obligations.
• Good knowledge in Basic Purchasing fundamentals (supplier relations, contracts, bid analysis), Procurement work process, Purchasing policies