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BOM Senior Specialist, Procurement
Canadian Solar Inc.
Experienced Senior Purchasing Specialist responsible for strategic procurement, supplier management, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.
17d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Jeffersonville, IN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
22,234 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar module manufacturing
Battery energy storage solutions
Engineering, Procurement & Construction
Total system solutions
Inverters
EPC services
Turnkey battery storage
Utility‑scale solar project development
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial & Industrial (C&I)
Utility
Role
What you would be doing
purchasing strategy
supplier management
order processing
dept. collaboration
logistics coordination
regulatory compliance
- Conduct strategic purchasing activities to secure advantageous terms concerning pricing, quality, and delivery schedules.
- Manage supplier relationships and escalate vendor issues to management when necessary.
- Process and track purchase requisitions through order fulfillment, ensuring proper approvals before order placement.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality Assurance departments to understand material and inventory requirements.
- Collaborate with the logistics department, third-party logistics providers (3PL), suppliers, and freight forwarders to ensure on-time material arrival.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies and procedures.
- Continuously monitor and analyze market conditions and industry trends impacting procurement and supply chain strategies.
- Support supplier qualification and onboarding processes as needed.
- Monitor, evaluate, and analyze supplier performance (quality, delivery, price bidding) and address issues proactively.
- Responsible for end-to-end purchasing process including requisition review, vendor selection, and order placement.
- Manage, maintain, and update MRO data, investigating abnormal material usage.
- Support implementation of Just-In-Time (JIT) and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices
- Generate and analyze reports on purchasing activities, savings, and supplier performance.
- Support inbound/outbound departments by tracking deliveries and ensuring timely arrival.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, company policies, and audit requirements.
- Apply inventory management principles to minimize excess stock while preventing shortages
- Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits.
- Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls to align procurement with operational needs.
- Coordinate with Production and Planning teams to align procurement with manufacturing needs
- Leverage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Just-In-Time (JIT), and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory methodologies to optimize inventory turnover.
- Partner with Legal and Finance teams on contract reviews, risk management, and audit processes.
- Execute efficient procurement for direct materials (chemical, gas, wafer, package, etc.) and services to fulfill production requirements.
- Support cost-reduction and inventory optimization strategies.
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
- Identify and implement process improvements within purchasing operations.
- Identify potential supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Team procurement processes, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in periodic inventory reconciliation activities.
What you bring
erp systems
excel
mrp/mps systems
international procurement
bachelor’s degree
tco analysis
- Experience with spend analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
- Familiarity with electronic procurement systems and catalog management
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAP, SRM, OA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Knowledge of MRP/MPS systems and production planning processes.
- Experience with supplier performance scorecards and KPI tracking.
- Experience with international procurement and understanding of Incoterms.
- Capability in purchase price variance (PPV) analysis and reporting.
- Experience negotiating pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
- Working knowledge of inventory management principles and techniques.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
- Ability to perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis for material selection Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
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Company
Overview
125+ GW
Solar Modules Delivered
Solar modules delivered worldwide.
200+ GWh
Battery Capacity Shipped
Battery energy storage systems shipped in gigawatt-hours.
$7.6B
Annual Revenue
Revenue reported in 2023.
2025
Global Headquarters Opening
Opened in Kitchener, Ontario.
- Founded in 2001 by Dr. Shawn Qu in Guelph, the company began as a visionary startup in solar photovoltaics.
- It grew into a global renewables powerhouse, delivering over 125 GW of solar modules and developing 10 GWp of utility‑scale projects.
- The firm vertically integrates manufacturing—from ingots and wafers to cells and PV modules—across facilities in North America, China, Southeast Asia, and Brazil.
- It also provides battery energy storage systems, having shipped gigawatt‑hours of capacity and built a multi‑gigawatt project pipeline.
- Flagship projects include bifacial PV modules powering Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and large‑scale solar farms in South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, and Alberta.
- A publicly traded NASDAQ firm since 2006, it reported revenue of $7.613 billion and net income of $363.6 million in 2023.
- Recent milestones include launching U.S. panel and battery plants in Texas and Kentucky.
- Specialisms include utility‑scale solar, module manufacturing, battery storage systems, EPC services, and global energy project development.
- Its journey from Canadian roots to a multinational clean‑energy developer highlights a blend of manufacturing scale and project execution prowess.
- Commitment to excellence
- Innovation and continuous improvement
- Integrity and ethical conduct
- Customer-first mindset
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Sustainability and environmental responsibility
Net-Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, demonstrating a long-term dedication to sustainability.
- Global manufacturing operations with a focus on reducing environmental impact
- Development of energy-efficient solar solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Integrated environmental management systems in manufacturing plants
- Continuous reduction in carbon footprint of manufacturing processes
- Advancing renewable energy adoption through solar energy solutions worldwide
- Fosters a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity in the workplace
- Committed to improving gender diversity across all levels
- Tracks gender representation and pay equity in all locations
- Promotes diversity through global recruitment practices
- Supports equal opportunity for women in leadership and technical roles
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