Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing

Canadian Solar Inc.•Jeffersonville, IN

About The Position

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 CS Powertech’s U.S. cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant acquisition of goods and services through strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
1–3 years of purchasing or sourcing experience in a manufacturing or multinational company environment.
Strong familiarity with BOM planning, MRO procurement, and indirect sourcing.
Proficiency with ERP systems.
Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship management skills.
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot procurement or supply issues.
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
SAP SRM experience.
Mandarin proficiency.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing of indirect goods and services, including MRO, EHS supplies, equipment, and non-stock items needed for production support.
Manage BOM-related purchasing tasks, including planning, forecasting, and coordination with internal teams to ensure materials are available on time.
Maintain accurate and timely purchase orders in SAP SRM; monitor material status, lead times, and inventory levels.
Source new suppliers, request quotations, and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
Evaluate vendor performance based on delivery reliability, cost competitiveness, and product or service quality.
Support cost analysis, pricing comparisons, and sourcing decisions for indirect and BOM-related items.
Resolve delivery issues, quantity mismatches, and quality discrepancies through supplier coordination.
Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards, including ISO 9001.
Participate in cross-functional meetings with planning, logistics, engineering, and production teams to align sourcing activities with business needs.
Assist with onboarding and qualification of new suppliers and maintain supplier records and documentation.
Identify purchasing process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce procurement costs.
Contribute to supplier audits and participate in weekly planning and purchasing reviews.