Purchasing Buyer Specialist

Canadian Solar Inc.•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, the Purchasing Buyer Specialist supports procurement activities for a manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions. The role sources and purchases materials and services, processes requisitions and invoices, monitors supplier performance, and works with internal departments and vendors to address supply and shipment issues. The position also supports ISO 9001 activities and follows company business-conduct and environmental, health, and safety policies.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in procurement, and/or related experience.
Demonstrated analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with user departments and key external stakeholders.
Ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently.
Excellent time- and project-management skills.
Computer literacy, including effective working skills with MS Office, an enterprise ERP system, and email.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SAP.
Quarterly and yearly data collection.

Responsibilities

Create requests for quotation (RFQs), communicate with vendors, and select vendors based on price, service, and ability to meet production needs.
Process invoices for orders and ensure orders are received.
Process purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure appropriate approvals are obtained before placing orders.
Identify and communicate issues related to the supply of materials and services to vendors and internal requisitioners.
Work with team members to identify damaged shipments and follow up with suppliers and requisitioners.
Monitor, evaluate, and analyze vendor performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met.
Manage supplier relationships and update management about vendor issues.
Perform new-material cost evaluations for management review.
Take on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent.
Ensure business activities meet high ethical standards and comply with the Canadian Solar Solution Code of Business Conduct.
Support ISO 9001 activities.
Follow environmental, health, and safety rules and policies.