IT Vendor Management and Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Company Summary :

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.

Location :

This is a hybrid position located in our Walnut Creek, CA office which requires three days per week office attendance.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a IT Vendor Management and Procurement Specialist to support our global IT operations. This role focuses on vendor management, IT procurement, contract governance, risk management, financial tracking, and project / program delivery . You will optimize vendor relationships, streamline procurement, ensure financial transparency, mitigate operational risks, and deliver programs with robust financial and operational controls. You will also collaborate with IT, procurement, finance, compliance, risk, and legal teams worldwide, playing a key part in the successful delivery of IT projects and services.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Relationship & Contract Management

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT vendor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Track contract lifecycles, including renewals, expirations, and compliance milestones; proactively drive renewal and sourcing strategies.
• Support contract negotiations to optimize pricing, SLAs, and terms & conditions.
• Act as a primary point of contact between vendors and internal IT / business teams for contract, performance, and billing inquiries.
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct periodic reviews to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Maintain a centralized repository of all IT vendor contracts , categorized by business unit, region, and service type.

IT Procurement & Compliance

IT Financial Management & Analysis

PMO and Project Support

IT Risk Management

Process Governance and Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits :

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 / dental / life / disability program, PTO time, and casual sick days.

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 USD. This range represents annual base salary only, without regard to location, and does not include quarterly bonus or other incentives or benefits that may apply. The pay range for this role is subject to change.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.