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 - What you would do in this role
Internship opportunities exist in Dow’s Global Purchasing team for individuals who are working towards a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Business-related degree such as Marketing, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, 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 Dow’s world headquarters in Midland, Michigan or our Purchasing Strategic Sourcing Center in Houston, Texas.
Dow’s 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 Dow’s Purchasing process and provide exposure to Dow’s businesses and internal functional partners. Assignments vary and will be designed to create value by supporting Dow’s Purchasing work process for an assigned portfolio. This may include working with an internal 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 Dow's requirements, or developing pricing or other commercial analysis that is consistent with Dow's requirements, all while maintaining communication with internal clients. Additionally, this could also include projects that help analyze, understand, and improve the complex Transactional Purchasing process that enables delivery of our services to our stakeholders.
Student interns will be part of the Dow National Student Program, which includes students from a variety of educational disciplines and universities. This program provides a competitive salary, paid vacation, paid travel costs to and from college, subsidized housing rates, and planned social activities and events throughout the summer.
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 non-technical. In addition to excellent negotiation and business skills, Dow’s Global Purchasing professionals need superior communication and interpersonal abilities necessary to prosper within a global matrix structure.
Qualifications – Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).
Pursuing Undergraduate degree in Engineering or a Business related major, such as Marketing, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management, Communications, etc.Minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.000 (on a 4.000 scale) is preferred. A minimum requirement for the 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.Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore reliable transportation is required.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.
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 (833-693-6947) and select option 8.