General Purchasing Supervisor - Mandarin Preferred

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Company Summary:  

Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide.  Canadian Solar’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs.  For more information on the company, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.  

Position Title:    General Purchasing Supervisor  

Department:      Supply Chain  

Entity:                 USCM  

Reports To: Purchasing Manager  

Location: Indiana  

Position Summary:   

We are seeking a skilled General Purchasing Supervisor with a strong background in managing indirect purchasing of MRO materials or service such as Equipment, General Management Office Supplies, EHS Products and non-stock materials or products to support daily operation of our Cell Business Unit in Indiana States U.S.A. The Purchasing Supervisor oversees the procurement of goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery. They lead a team of buyers or purchasing agents, manage supplier relationships, and implement purchasing strategies to meet organizational goals. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

Strategic Procurement & Planning 

• Lead the purchasing process for indirect materials (facility, equipment, IT, office, etc.) and service to fulfill production requirements. 

• Supervise end-to-end purchasing processes including requisition review, vendor selection, and order placement 

• Process purchase requisitions from internal departments, ensuring proper approvals before order placement 

• Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls to align procurement with operational needs 

Supplier Relationship Management 

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms 

• Liaise with freight forwarders and suppliers to