At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.
About you and this role - What you would do in this role
Internship opportunities exist in Dows Global Purchasing team for individuals who are working towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a Business-related degree such as Marketing Supply Chain Accounting Finance Business Administration Management or Communications. We are interested in individuals who are motivated by the challenges and rewards of working for a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and change. The positions are located at Dows world headquarters in Midland Michigan or our Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Center in Houston Texas.
Dows Global Purchasing organization consists of diverse top caliber people who draw on leading-edge technologies and best-in-class strategies to perform their roles. The combination of size scope and geographic reach diversity and individual empowerment and accountability is what distinguishes Dow from other companies.
Students will be assigned challenging projects that will introduce them to Dows Purchasing process and provide exposure to Dows businesses and internal functional partners. Assignments vary and will be designed to create value by supporting Dows Purchasing work process for an assigned portfolio. This may include working with an internal/external client or partner to clarify service quality volume or logistics sourcing requirements. This may also include analyzing data and market intelligence to identify sourcing alternatives available to partners identifying suppliers capable of meeting Dows requirements or developing pricing or other commercial analysis that is consistent with Dows requirements all while maintaining communication with internal clients. Additionally this could also include projects and Turnarounds that help analyze understand and improve the complex Transactional Purchasing process that enables delivery of our services to our stakeholders.
At Dow we look for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about being part of a best-in-class global Purchasing team that enables the Company to meet its business and corporate objectives. We seek to build a diverse workforce of professionals who can succeed in a global team environment made up of a cross section of disciplines both technical and addition to excellent negotiation and business skills Dows Global Purchasing professionals need superior communication and interpersonal abilities necessary to prosper within a global matrix structure.
Qualifications:
Pursuinga Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or a Business related major such as Marketing Supply Chain Accounting Finance Business Administration Management or Communications.
A minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale) is preferred.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
The following skills are essential for success:
Problem- Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Time management
Adaptability
Innovation
Additional Notes:
Public transportation options are limited for these work locations reliable transportation during work term is required.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. 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 .
As part of our dedication to inclusion 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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability and genetic information including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.Required Experience:
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Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.