Purchasing Manager

Purchasing / Sourcing Manager

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager with a strong background in the energy storage industry to oversee and manage raw materials procurement. This role will be crucial in ensuring efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations, from the initial program kickoff through to product launch. The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and managing relationships with suppliers of raw materials and equipment, ensuring that our operations are profitable and aligned with our industry standards.

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 the new supplier development program and maintain current supplier commercial communication to assure the production needs and requirements.
• 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.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute physical inventory counts.
• Provide support to the accounting team for any reconciliation needed during month-end.
• Support cost reduction and other business improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to efficiency processes to ensure compliance.
• Work to maintain and balance our Logistics transparency internally and externally.
• Maintain and foster a harmonious working relationship interdepartmentally.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct.
• 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 material 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.
• 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.
• Well aware of use of SAP (ERP system).

Qualifications and Experience :

Note : The Company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion.

Note : Canadian Solar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to create an inclusive and accessible working environment. Upon individual request, Canadian Solar will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities.