Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose  is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce  high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth.  We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for Silfab Solar. This position is critical in maintaining a reliable supply chain to support our solar manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and qualify suppliers for a wide range of materials and services.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand sourcing needs, forecast demand, and align sourcing strategies with production requirements.
• Track global and domestic trends in key commodities, including commodity index tracking, regulatory impacts, and sustainability factors.
• Work with both existing and new vendors to ensure alignment with quality, capacity, and productivity expectations.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to enhance supply chain flexibility and resilience.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and mutual success.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and environmental regulations.
• Analyze procurement data and metrics to measure performance, identify improvement areas, and report on sourcing KPIs.
• Domestic travel of up to 30%.

Skills

Traits

Education and / or Experience

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits