Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

Sourcing Specialist

Jeffersonville, IN · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
NegotiationForecastingSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPower ElectronicsCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal AuditRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem-including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar-we're deeply invested in our people's success.
  • This role ensures the timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Manage BOM-related purchasing tasks, including planning, forecasting, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure on-time availability of materials.
  • Maintain accurate and timely purchase orders in SAP SRM; monitor material status, lead times, and inventory levels.
  • Support cost analysis, pricing comparisons, and sourcing decisions for both indirect and BOM-related items.
  • Assist in onboarding and qualification of new suppliers and maintain supplier records/documentation.
  • The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of indirect materials, MRO supplies, and Bill of Materials (BOM) components to support daily operations at our U.S. cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing or multinational company environment.
  • ability to troubleshoot procurement or supply issues.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; master's degree is a plus.
  • Strong familiarity with BOM planning, MRO procurement, and indirect sourcing.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems; SAP SRM experience highly preferred.
  • Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail; ability to troubleshoot procurement or supply issues.
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
  • master's degree is a plus.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems
  • SAP SRM experience highly preferred.
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Skills

  • For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits:

Benefits

  • CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement.
  • Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
  • Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
  • Execute purchasing of indirect goods and services, including MRO, EHS supplies, equipment, and non-stock items needed for production support.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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