
Purchasing Manager
Canadian Solar
Company Overview
Canadian Solar
Guelph, Ontario, Canadá
2001
Modelo de Negocio
Energia Renovable
Canadian Solar se especializa en la fabricación de módulos solares y soluciones de energía solar. Sus actividades incluyen el desarrollo de proyectos de energía solar a gran escala y la provisión de servicios de energía solar a nivel global.
Los ingresos de Canadian Solar provienen principalmente de la venta de módulos solares, así como de la implementación de proyectos de energía solar y servicios relacionados. También generan ingresos a través de la venta de energía a través de sus proyectos de energía solar.
Ubicaciones y Geografía
Canadian Solar tiene una fuerte presencia en varios países, incluyendo Estados Unidos, China, Japón, Brasil y Alemania. La empresa opera en más de 20 países y tiene instalaciones de fabricación en diferentes regiones del mundo.
Cultura de la Empresa
La misión de Canadian Solar es proporcionar soluciones de energía solar de alta calidad y sostenibles para contribuir a un futuro más limpio. Sus valores incluyen la innovación, la sostenibilidad y el compromiso con la excelencia en el servicio al cliente.
El ambiente laboral en Canadian Solar es colaborativo y orientado a resultados. Fomentan un espacio donde los empleados pueden contribuir con ideas innovadoras y trabajar en proyectos significativos que impactan positivamente en el medio ambiente.
Canadian Solar se compromete al desarrollo profesional de sus empleados, ofreciendo programas de capacitación y oportunidades de crecimiento dentro de la empresa. Promueven un aprendizaje continuo y el desarrollo de habilidades técnicas y de liderazgo.
Actividades y Proyectos
Actualmente, Canadian Solar está trabajando en varios proyectos de energía solar a gran escala en diferentes partes del mundo, incluyendo proyectos en América del Norte y Asia. Estos proyectos están diseñados para aumentar la capacidad de generación de energía renovable y reducir la dependencia de combustibles fósiles.
La empresa está a la vanguardia de la innovación en tecnología solar, desarrollando módulos solares de alta eficiencia y soluciones de almacenamiento de energía. Canadian Solar también investiga nuevas tecnologías para mejorar la eficiencia y la sostenibilidad de sus productos.
Canadian Solar se dedica a prácticas sostenibles en todas sus operaciones, incluyendo la reducción de su huella de carbono y el uso de materiales reciclables en la fabricación de sus productos. La empresa también participa en iniciativas comunitarias para promover la energía limpia y la sostenibilidad ambiental.
Oportunidades de Carrera
Canadian Solar ofrece una variedad de oportunidades laborales en áreas como ingeniería, ventas, desarrollo de proyectos y operaciones. Buscan individuos apasionados por la energía renovable y que deseen contribuir a un futuro sostenible.
Los empleados de Canadian Solar disfrutan de un paquete de beneficios competitivo que incluye seguro médico, programas de bienestar y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional. También ofrecen un ambiente de trabajo flexible que promueve el equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal.
Información de Contacto
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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, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., 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.
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 Department
Reports To
General Manager
Location
Shelbyville, Kentucky
Description
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.
- 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.
- Provides 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 to ensure compliance.
- Works to maintain and balance our Logistics transparency internally and externally.
- Maintains and fosters 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.
- Processes 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.
- Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes vendor and supplier performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
- Manage supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors.
- Manages, maintains and updates 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.
- Performs 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.
- Identifies 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.
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Sobre el rol
3 octubre 2025
Tiempo Completo
Empresa
6 octubre 2025
Presencial
- Shelbyville, Kentucky, Estados Unidos
Mid-level to Senior-level
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