Sr Sourcing Specialist (Bilingual in Mandarin)

Responsibilities Lead strategic sourcing activities for direct materials to support business objectives, operational requirements, and supply continuity. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. Conduct market analysis, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments to support sourcing decisions. Manage RFIs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and sourcing recommendations while ensuring competitive and compliant procurement processes. Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support localization initiatives, capacity requirements, and supply chain resilience. Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to maximize value and mitigate risk. Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, value engineering, and supplier collaboration. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and procurement cost management activities while monitoring commodity and market trends. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply, service excellence, and long-term strategic partnerships. Monitor supplier performance, conduct root cause analysis for issues, and implement corrective and preventive action plans to drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on supplier qualification, audits, compliance requirements, and supplier development initiatives. Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Finance teams to support production, project, and business requirements. Lead sourcing projects, supplier transitions, new product introductions (NPI), engineering changes, and capacity expansion initiatives. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, quality, logistics, geopolitical factors, and supplier financial stability through proactive planning. Develop contingency plans, alternative sourcing strategies, and business continuity initiatives to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials and services. All other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related discipline required. Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Supplier Relationship Management, with proven experience leading sourcing projects and supplier initiatives. Strong analytical and negotiation skills with the ability to assess supplier performance, analyze procurement data, and support informed business decisions. Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining accuracy in procurement transactions, records, and documentation. Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve procurement-related challenges in a timely and effective manner while maintaining operational continuity and supplier performance. Professional certifications such as Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent credentials are preferred. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs), such as files or office supplies Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports #J-18808-Ljbffr Canadian Solar Inc.