Purchasing Buyer Specialist

**At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **"Make the Difference"** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at **CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. **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.  **Qualifications and Experience:** * 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 * Experience using SAP is an asset  #CSPowerSystems