Purchasing Manager @ Canadian Solar

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 powersystems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.

Position Title:Purchasing/SourcingManager

Department:SupplyChain Department

Reports To:General Manager

Location:Shelbyville,Kentucky

Description:

We are seeking a skilled Purchasing Manager with a strong background in theenergystorageindustry 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 qualityassurance teams to understand material requirements and ensure that procurement strategies support production needs and product quality.

•Manages/Sourcesthenew supplier development program and maintain current supplier commercial communication to assurethe production needs and requirement

•Utilizenegotiation and accountability skills to build effective vendor relationships

•Managestrackingforthe new supplier programcost and timing, organize regular management reviewsto ensure the program within budget andlaunching on time

•Providesupport to the Inside Sales department to follow up on deliveries; Providetracking numbers and ETAs to ensure freight arrive on time to the correct location

•Plan, coordinate and execute physical inventory counts

•Providessupportto theaccountingteam for any reconciliation needed during month end

•Supportscost reduction and other business improvement initiatives

•Adheresto efficiency processesto ensure compliance

•Worksto maintain and balance our Logistics transparency internally and externally

•Maintainsand foster a harmonious working relationship interdepartmentally

•Ensuresthat all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct

•Createsrequest 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

•Liaiseswith freight forwarder, domestic and international suppliers regularly to monitor the statusof shipment and ensure materialsarrive on time

•Identifiesand communicate issues arising from the supply ofmaterialsandservices with both the vendor and internal material team

•Monitor, evaluate,and analyze vendorand supplierperformance to ensure quality anddelivery 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

•Monitorsproduction schedulesto assess future production needs; Balance available materialson order with ongoing production requirements

•Participatesinweekly planning and purchasing conference calls

•Perform new material cost evaluation for management review

•Takeson additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent

•Ensuresthat all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the

Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct

•SupportsISO 9001 activities

•Adheresto 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 mayimpact procurement activities.

•Well aware of use of SAP (ERP system)

Qualifications and Experience:

•University degree in Business Administration,Engineeringor an acceptable combination of education and progressivelyresponsible experience.

•MBAdegreeis desired.

•Direct work experience in an administrative capacityof purchasing,logistics and SQEs.

•Strong knowledge of general office procedures involving procurement, travel arrangements, budget management,and reports.

•Abilityto write and format moderately complex correspondence, including memos and letters.

•Accuracy and attention to detailrequired.

•Excellent writing skills; Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation isrequired.

•Superior time management andmultitasking skillsrequired.

•Abilityto prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

•Strongresourcefulness and flexibility.

•Strongcommunication skills withall levels of the organization.

•Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal skills, andtelephone manners.

•Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, confidentially, diplomatically,and professionally at all times

•Able to work efficiently as a part ofa team as well as independently..

•Computer literacy, including effective working skills withMSOffice applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), CNM, and e-mail required.

Note:TheCompanyreserves 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 withdisabilities.

Purchasing Manager

Supply Chain Department

Canadian Solar

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