At a Glance
- Tasks: Support logistics planning for global renewable energy projects and coordinate procurement activities.
- Company: Join e-STORAGE, a leader in battery energy storage and renewable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, health coverage, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your ideas and promotes growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while working with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or logistics, strong analytical skills, and great communication.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 $ per year.
Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join e-STORAGE! Who We Are Welcome to e-STORAGE, a proud member of the Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) family! We’re leading the way in designing, building, and integrating advanced battery energy storage systems for utility-scale projects. Our mission? To accelerate the world’s renewable energy transition and create a more sustainable, resilient energy future for everyone.
About the Role: The Procurement Specialist will support the planning and procurement of logistics services for e-STORAGE’s global utility-scale battery energy storage projects. Based in our Kitchener office, this role will develop project delivery schedules, assess logistics options and risks, coordinate competitive RFQs, and support the preparation and administration of logistics agreements. Working closely with teams across Procurement, Logistics, Project Execution, Business Development, Legal, and Finance, the successful candidate will help ensure each project has a commercially competitive, contractually aligned, and executable delivery plan.
Responsibilities:
- Develop end-to-end project delivery schedules aligned with proposal requirements, customer expectations, and project timelines.
- Establish logistics milestones, dependencies, lead times, planning assumptions, and delivery constraints.
- Evaluate alternative factories, routes, ports, transportation methods, delivery sequences, and schedule acceleration opportunities.
- Maintain standard logistics lead times, scheduling templates, planning calendars, and supporting documentation.
- Assess how changes to project requirements may affect logistics schedules, costs, contracts, and delivery commitments.
- Coordinate RFQs for ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and other project logistics services.
- Prepare bid comparisons evaluating pricing, scope, transit times, schedule compliance, exclusions, commercial terms, and contractual risks.
- Support supplier selection and recommendation packages in partnership with Procurement and Logistics stakeholders.
- Coordinate the drafting, review, approval, and execution of logistics agreements, statements of work, amendments, and work orders.
- Review supplier quotations and contract documents to ensure alignment with approved scope, pricing, delivery terms, and project requirements.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Educational background in Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field.
- At least three years of experience in project procurement, logistics planning, project execution, scheduling, or a related function.
- Experience supporting domestic and international shipping requirements.
- Strong analytical and scheduling skills, with the ability to evaluate logistics options, pricing, timelines, and project risks.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with logistics contracts and pricing models, including ocean freight, LTL, FTL, warehousing, and related services.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across functions and regions.
- Ability to occasionally accommodate meetings with international stakeholders across China and the broader APAC region.
- Experience supporting large-scale construction, EPC, renewable energy, or battery energy storage projects is considered an asset.
What It’s Like to Work Here At e-STORAGE, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a team that values your ideas, your background, and your unique perspective. We believe that a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s the secret to our success. Here, you’ll find:
- Integrity: We do what’s right, always.
- Innovation: We encourage fresh thinking and bold ideas.
- Quality: We take pride in delivering excellence, every time.
- Customer Focus: We listen, we care, and we deliver.
- Sustainability: We’re passionate about protecting our planet for future generations.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us Join a global leader in renewable energy, backed by over 23 years of Canadian Solar experience. Work on projects that matter—helping to build a cleaner, greener world. Thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment where your growth is our priority. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
Your Rewards We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Procurement Specialist in Kitchener employer: Canadian Solar
e-STORAGE is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in Kitchener, ON, where employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on clean energy systems. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, team collaboration, and customer engagement, e-STORAGE offers unique opportunities for career advancement while contributing to sustainable energy solutions. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing product reliability and performance in the field.
