Solar Sourcing Leader: Materials & Supplier Strategy

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a professional team responsible for sourcing materials. You will oversee daily sourcing activities across multiple states, ensuring cost-effective supply chain operations and alignment with production needs and quality standards.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, 3–5 years in sourcing/purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
• 3-5 years' work experience in sourcing, purchasing or supply chain.
• Strong communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective supply chain operations from the sourcing team.
• Collaborate with Legal, engineering, production, and QA to align material requirements with procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier development programs and maintain supplier communications.
• Use negotiation skills to build strong vendor relationships and optimize costs.
• Track supplier programs for cost and timing; conduct regular reviews to ensure on-time launches.
• Support cost reduction and business improvement initiatives.
• Prepare RFQs and select vendors based on price, service, and production fit.
• Process internal purchase requisitions with proper approvals.
• Identify and communicate material and service supply issues to vendors and internal teams.
• Monitor vendor performance to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Maintain supplier relationships and inform management of issues.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency plans; stay informed on market changes.
• Maintain awareness of SAP usage.

Job description

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a professional team responsible for sourcing materials. You will oversee daily sourcing activities across multiple states, ensuring cost-effective supply chain operations and alignment with production needs and quality standards.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain, 3–5 years in sourcing/purchasing, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office; SAP