Sourcing Specialist

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. 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. 

About You and this Role

Dow is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Fort Saskatchewan (Alberta, Canada).

In this role, you will support efforts for the Path2Zero program, which will create the first net-zero emissions site of its kind in the world. The FS P2Z program is a key enabler to Dow’s Decarbonization strategy. Learn More: Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero (dow.com).
You will source and manage a portfolio of products or services to improve Dow's cost position and supply security in the market through application of the strategic sourcing process. A moderate level of guidance and direction will be provided while you build knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
Additionally, you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information to others.
You will be empowered to use your technical experience, established practices, and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your team’s work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

This role supports the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contract Manager to ensure the contract preparation, execution, and closure meets the Project defined requirements and contract compliance.

Specific responsibilities from contract formation, implementation, and closure include:

Pre-Award (Construction Contractors):

• Establish Invitation to Bid (ITB) distribution.
• Develop Contracting and Compensation Strategy
• Conduct Contract Risk Assessment
• Pre-qualification of Contractors and site access
• Request For Proposal (RFP) preparation support & issuance to Contractor
• Handle bid process and manage correspondence from Contractors including meetings and site visit/access.
• Manage verification of Contractor bids
• Manage commercial communication and coordination with Owner and Contractor
• Negotiate, manage, and finalize the responses (risks, commercial, legal, and technical) to ensure compliance with Owner’s requirements.
• Prepare Bid Proposal evaluation for review and clarification.
• Ensure and apply functional work processes and procedures to comply with audit reviews.
• Pre-Award that the Strategic Sourcing team is accountable for the selection process of Construction Contracts.

Award/Post Award:

• Serve as Primary focal point between Owner and Contractor interactions regarding commercial activities.
• Ensure proper documentation to support a requisition for Purchase Order (PO)
• Ensure proper Delegation of Authority (DOA) in place before issuing PO.
• Manage post award administration to ensure Contractor complies with contract terms/conditions, pricing, and Personal Authority Approval Form (PAAF)
• Manage/administrate Work Element Release (WER)
• Ensure alignment of the Contractor with the Award Package
• Ensure alignment of the Contractor with the Project Execution Plans
• Empowerment to make changes based on “delegation” limited contract management.
• Negotiate claims and change orders requests.
• Manage, prepare, and track Change Orders
• Ensure compliance with Owner audit activities.
• Work closely with a Construction team at the site to ensure the most effective field administration of the contracts.

Closure

• Ensure there are no outstanding claims by either Owner or Contractor, Work/Scope is complete, and all invoices have paid to Contractor.
• Verify receipt of signed Final Lien Release and Contract Completion Certificates
• Verify all Contractor deliverables are collected.
• Ensure records of contract related documents meticulously organized and ready for corporate audit compliance
• Collect data, prepare report, and closure out the contracts.
• Oversee PO closure procedures in SAP for zero balance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in procurement/labor contracting.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to negotiate small/medium sized engineering and/or construction labor contracts.
• Experience managing engineering/construction contracts that have been awarded.
• Ability to resolve issues/claims with construction contractors.
• Ability to effectively influence members of the team to reach objectives.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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.

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