Purchasing Buyer Specialist

Overview

Handles procurement tasks, vendor management, invoicing, and SAP/ERP operations.

Key Responsibilities

• invoice processing
• cost evaluation
• rfq creation
• purchase requisition
• vendor management
• performance monitoring

Tasks

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the supportive and administrative duties related to purchasing and Account Payable. The Purchasing Specialist will perform a range of duties in support of Management and staff which contribute to the successful performance of Procurement, ensure successful business operations and maintain a focus on continuous improvement processes. -Processing Invoices for all orders and ensuring orders are received -Takes on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent -Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies -Performs new material cost evaluation for management review -Works with team members to identify instances of damaged shipments, including addressing and following up with suppliers and requisitioner. -Identifies and communicates issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal requisitioner. -Manages supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors -Creates request for quotation (RFQ); Communicates with vendors and selects 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 -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 -Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes vendor performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met

Requirements

• sap
• ms office
• erp
• procurement degree
• project management
• analytical

What You Bring

-Excellent time and project management skills -Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with user departments and key external stakeholders -Experience using SAP is an asset -Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Office and enterprise ERP system and e-mail required -Quarterly and Yearly data collection is preferred. -Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization -Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently -Degree/Diploma in procurement field and/or related experience -Demonstrated analytical skills with particular attention to detail

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About Canadian Solar Inc.

-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.

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