Canadian Solar Inc. · 5 months ago
Sourcing Specialist II
Shelbyville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions. They are seeking a Senior Specialist, Sourcing to manage raw materials procurement and ensure efficient supply chain operations. This role involves sourcing and managing supplier relationships to support production needs and enhance profitability.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Work closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to understand material requirements and ensure that procurement strategies support production needs and product quality
Manage/source the new supplier development program and maintain current supplier commercial communication to assure the production needs and requirement
Utilize negotiation and accountability skills to build effective vendor relationships
Manage tracking for the new supplier program cost and timing, organize regular management reviews to ensure the program within budget and launching on time
Provide support to the Inside Sales department to follow up on deliveries; Provide tracking numbers and ETAs to ensure freight arrive on time to the correct location
Support cost reduction and other business improvement initiatives
Adhere to efficiency processes (i.e. JIT) to ensure compliance
Work to maintain and balance our Logistics transparency internally and externally
Create request for quotation (RFQ); Meet with vendors and select vendors based on price, service and ability to meet production needs
Process purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure proper approvals have been given prior to placing items on order
Liaise with freight forwarder, domestic and international suppliers regularly to monitor the status of shipment and ensure materials arrive on time
Identify and communicate issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal material team
Monitor, evaluate, and analyze vendor and supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met
Manage supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors
Manage, maintain and update Material Requirement Planning (MRP) data and investigate abnormal material usage
Monitor production schedules to assess future production needs; Balance available materials on order with ongoing production requirements
Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls
Perform new material cost evaluation for management review
Take on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent
Support ISO 9001 activities
Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions. Stay informed about market changes and supply chain dynamics that may impact procurement activities
Maintain awareness of use of SAP (ERP system)
Taking responsibility in onboarding and qualification of new suppliers and maintain supplier records/documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience
3-5 years work experience in an administrative capacity of purchasing, logistics and SQEs
Strong knowledge of general office procedures involving procurement, travel arrangements, budget management, and reports
Ability to write and format moderately complex correspondence, including memos and letters
Accuracy and attention to detail required
Excellent writing skills; Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation is required
Superior time management and multitasking skills required
Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
Strong resourcefulness and flexibility
Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization
Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, and telephone manners
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CNM, and e-mail required
Fluent in English (written and verbal); Mandarin proficiency is a plus
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/life/disability program
PTO
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Shawn Qu
Founder, CEO, President and Chairman
Colin Parkin
President
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