Canadian Solar Inc. · 18 hours ago
Purchasing, Buyer Specialist
Mesquite, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCanadian Solar Inc. is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, dedicated to making lives better through sustainable energy. The Purchasing, Buyer Specialist will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, processing purchase requisitions, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and safety policies.
EnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Creates request for quotation (RFQ); Communicates with vendors and selects vendors based on price, service and ability to meet production needs
Processing Invoices for all orders and ensuring orders are received
Processes purchase requisitions from internal departments and ensure proper approvals have been given prior to placing items on order
Identifies and communicates issues arising from the supply of materials and services with both the vendor and internal requisitioner
Works with team members to identify instances of damaged shipments, including addressing and following up with suppliers and requisitioner
Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes vendor performance to ensure quality and delivery requirements are met
Manages supplier relationships and update management on any issues with vendors
Performs new material cost evaluation for management review
Takes on additional tasks when other departmental staff are absent
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
Adheres to all environmental, health and safety rules and policies
Quarterly and Yearly data collection is preferred
Qualification
Required
Degree/Diploma in procurement field and/or related experience
Demonstrated analytical skills with particular attention to detail
Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with user departments and key external stakeholders
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
Excellent time and project management skills
Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Office and enterprise ERP system and e-mail required
Preferred
Quarterly and Yearly data collection is preferred
Experience using SAP is an asset
Benefits
Flexible work options
Company
Canadian Solar Inc.
Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies.
Founded in 2001
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.08BKey Investors
PAGBanco do Nordeste do BrasilBTG Pactual,Itau Unibanco
2026-01-09Post Ipo Debt· $230M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2023-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $123.53M
Leadership Team
Shawn Qu
Founder, CEO, President and Chairman
Colin Parkin
President
Recent News
2026-01-23
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