General Purchasing Specialist - Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced General Purchasing Specialist to manage procurement of indirect materials for our Cell Business Unit in Indiana. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills to coordinate the procurement of indirect purchasing of MRO materials or services such as Equipment, Office Supplies, EHS Products and non-stock materials or products to support daily operation. This role requires strategic purchasing expertise, analytical capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely material deliveries.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field.
• 1--3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, particularly SAP, SRM, OA.
• Working knowledge of inventory management principles and techniques.
• Experience with international procurement and understanding of Incoterms.
• Experience with spend analysis and cost reduction initiatives.
• 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.
• Familiarity with electronic procurement systems and catalog management
• Capability in purchase price variance (PPV) analysis and reporting.
• Experience negotiating pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.
• Ability to perform TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analysis for material selection Excellent organizational abilities and time management.
• Excellent communication skills in Bilingual (English and Mandarin).

• Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.
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