Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar modular producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.
Position Title:Purchasing/Sourcing Manager
Department: Supply Chain
Reports To: Senior Supply Chain Manager, US Mfg. Op.
Location:Indiana
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager with a strong background in the renewable energy and solar cell 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.
Manages/Sources 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
Manages 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
Provides support to the accounting team for any reconciliation needed during month end
Supports cost reduction and other business improvement initiatives
Adheres to efficiency processes (i.e. JIT) to ensure compliance
Works to maintain and balance our Logistics transparency internally and externally
Maintains and foster a harmonious working relationship interdepartmentally
Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
Creates 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
Liaises with freight forwarder, domestic and international suppliers regularly to monitor the status of shipment and ensure materials arrive on time
Identifies 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
Manages, maintain and update Material Requirement Planning (MRP) data and investigate abnormal material usage
Monitors production schedules to assess future production needs; Balance available materials on order with ongoing production requirements
Participates in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls
Perform new material cost evaluation for management review
Takes on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent
Ensures that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct
Supports ISO 9001 activities
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies
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:
University degree in Business Administration, Engineering or an acceptable combination of education and progressively responsible experience
MBA degree is desired.
Direct 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
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.