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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 has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Procure to Pay Specialist, based in São Paulo (BRA)

About you and this role - What you would do in this role 

The role supports the Dow Procurement organization in developing and delivering end-to-end strategies for the Procure to Pay (PtP) process. This involves performing a range of assignments related to the discipline, using prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze situations, and receiving a moderate level of guidance and direction.

In this role, you will need to understand key business drivers for your discipline and function and be able to expand your conceptual and working knowledge related to your area. You will provide informal guidance to new team members and explain complex information to others. It is your responsibility to use your technical experience, established practices, and personal judgment to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance will impact the quality of your own work and your team’s work, and you will need to work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities:

Working independently to accomplish assigned workload and collaborating with other team members, Sourcing, DSS and PtP Operations.

Acting as a point of escalation to drive successful stakeholder satisfaction and improve document automation.

Partnering with leadership and DSS to develop and maintain appropriate documentation and work process standards and procedures.

Proactively identify analytics and reporting needs and assist in the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Leading trainings and global work process improvement initiatives.

Participating in system testing.

Conducting complaint troubleshooting related to work processes.

Coordination between all stakeholders in supplier development to facilitate day-to-day problem-solving and reduce overall response time.

Analyzing document automation rate and automation value metrics managing progress and bring analytical view and strategies of improvement.

Be a problem solver and work closely with the key stakeholders in correct issues in the root. Bring different areas to work together towards a common goal.

Participate in many projects and initiatives at the same time and delivery value for all organization.

Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations and make decisions.

Participating in internal and external audits

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (Relevant Discipline).

Previous experience in purchasing or related areas is preferred

Strong SAP ECC knowledge

Advanced English and Spanish Skills

Experience as Project Management is a plus

Yours Skills

Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously

Process Improvements

Procurement Purchasing

Work Process Management

Communication

Researching

Proactive Problem Solving

Change Management

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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.