Canadian Solar Inc. · 2 days ago
Specialist, Sourcing
Jeffersonville, IN
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 Specialist, Sourcing to manage raw materials procurement, ensuring efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations from program kickoff to product launch.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Recognize the different project steps within Canadian Solar Process to source new Direct and Indirect Materials and Services
Recognize the different standards requested by Quality, Production and Engineering systems within Canadian solar to ensure product will meet all standards
Understand and Develop Best scope of work to be fulfilled by Service provider and suppliers
Be able to recognize product limitation in a given market and understand critical parts of a given product to identify capable vendors
Understanding Market situation for a given product (cost and manufacturing capacity)
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
Help negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions for the company
Support implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising product quality and/or delivery schedules
Understand supplier capacities and competitive advantages
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain
Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly and provide Root analysis with plans to resolve in short term and prevent in long term
Collaborate with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in quality, costs, and delivery
Oversee the procurement process, from requisition to delivery
Run Internal approval process for full transparency
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide strategic resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in economics, logistics, supply chain management or business administration
Proven experience in supply chain management, sourcing, and procurement roles for more than 3 years
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
A strategic and analytical mind
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Creative problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of supply chain software and analytics tools
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Working experience of SAP or Other MRP's
Preferred
Master degree as a Plus in same disciplines
Languages: Mandarin (Plus)
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/life/disability program
PTO
Sick days
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2021 (2)
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
Recent News
2026-01-16
2026-01-16
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