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. 

Dow is seeking a highly qualified individual for the role of Global Purchasing Strategic Planning and Governance Director, located in Horgen, Switzerland.

Reporting directly to Dow's Chief Procurement Officer, you will lead a team of professionals and will be a member of the Global Purchasing Leadership Team (PLT).

The role is responsible for leading Dow’s global purchasing strategic planning and governance framework and ensuring its value contribution and positive impact on Dow businesses and functions. The incumbent will also lead Purchasing’s Supplier Diversity and Sustainability team. This includes integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (ID&E) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the purchasing processes and culture in alignment with Dow’s strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies and governance structure in the following areas: Strategic Planning & Value Creation, Supplier & Market Intelligence, Governance & Risk Management, Learning & Development, Mergers & Acquisition, Supplier Diversity and supplier related ESG initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of Purchasing strategic initiatives and ensure integration of the above principles into Purchasing’s global strategy, policies, principles, and E2E processes.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of ID&E and ESG key performance metrics in alignment with Dow’s strategic priorities.
• Lead stakeholder engagement at the senior management level, facilitate strategic communications and change management between PLT, business and functional leaders, and external industry and government associations.
• Continuously measure and monitor adoption and execution across the global Purchasing function to ensure alignment needed to achieve strategy, targets, and goals.
• Represent the organization and engage with external stakeholders to understand market trends and best practices.
• Adapt to changing internal and external requirements, including relevant regulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Purchasing with a deep understanding of Global Purchasing’s strategy and E2E processes.
• Experience leading ID&E and ESG programs.
• Experience leading a team of professionals across geographies
• Experience and ability working with, presenting to and influencing senior management.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and influential leadership capabilities
• Experience leading transformational change
• Demonstrated capability to think strategically while also possessing the expertise to delve into detailed subject matter

Additional Note

• International and domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

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 and emotional 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. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • 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. 

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.