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 has an exciting opportunity as a Purchasing Sourcing Specialist in the Global Purchasing Strategic Planning & Governance organization, This role is located in Mumbai, India. As the Procurement Sourcing Specialist, you will support Procurement teams in the effective execution of sourcing processes, systems, reporting, and governance requirements. You will contribute to a range of SP&G activities by improving process consistency, data quality, tool adoption, and operational discipline. The role will also provide support for selected Procurement M&A and Divestiture activities and will contribute to the adoption of automation, AI, and agentic AI solutions. Responsibilities • Provide guidance and first-line support for Procurement sourcing processes, systems, and reporting requirements. • Promote consistent processes and leading practices across Procurement teams and Commercial Areas. • Analyze large and complex Purchasing datasets using advanced Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools. • Help design, test, and improve digital tools for sourcing, contract compliance, value compliance, and management reporting. • Monitor sourcing, contract, and value data to identify compliance gaps, risks, trends, and improvement opportunities. • Work with Sourcing professionals to improve data quality, reporting discipline, and process compliance. • Support Purchasing M&A and Divestiture activities through data collection, due-diligence analysis, reporting, and action tracking. • Apply sourcing knowledge to interpret data and provide practical recommendations. • Explore opportunities to use AI, agentic AI, and automation to improve data analysis and team processes. Required qualifications • A bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. • A minimum of 5+ relevant years of experience • Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Source to Pay, contract management, or a related area. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and demonstrated experience working with large datasets. • Experience developing reports and dashboards in Power BI. • Fluent spoken and written English. Your preferred qualifications include • Experience with Python, Alteryx, SQL, Databricks or similar data and automation tools. • Experience or strong interest in AI, generative AI, and agentic AI applications. • Experience developing analytical tools or automating data and reporting processes. • Experience with Zycus, SAP, DSR, or similar Purchasing systems. • Exposure to M&A, Divestiture, due diligence, contract compliance, or value compliance. Your skills, knowledge, and abilities include • Advanced data-analysis and data-visualization capabilities. • Ability to convert large datasets into clear insights and actions. • Digital mindset and interest in emerging AI technologies. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data quality. • Ability to learn new technologies and independently build expertise in a global environment. • Initiative, ownership, and effective stakeholder collaboration. • Strategic Sourcing — understands the sourcing and commercial context. • Contract Management — understands terms, compliance, and value delivery. • Big Data Analytics — handles the scale and complexity of the data. • Microsoft Excel — performs detailed analysis and validation. • Stakeholder Communications — translates findings into clear messages and actions. • Analytical Thinking — investigates causes, challenges assumptions, and solves ambiguous problems. • Business Intelligence (BI) — develops scalable reports, dashboards, and analytical tools. Additional notes • Relocation assistance is not available with this position. • The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time Zone is essential. 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 bu