Sourcing Manager - Global Sourcing; Modules OMC

Responsibilities

Based remotely in the United States and reporting to the Sourcing Director in China, this role is responsible for the operational and tactical sourcing of PV module materials within the Americas region. The manager will execute the global materials sourcing strategy locally, manage day-to-day supplier relationships, and ensure a stable supply of key materials (solar glass, encapsulants, back sheets, frames, etc.)

cost competitiveness, quality compliance and risk mitigation to support regional projects and global manufacturing requirements.

• Execute the regional sourcing activities as defined by the global category strategy from the headquarters, focusing on PV module materials.
• Serve as the key operational contact in the Americas for the global sourcing team, facilitating communication with local suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage the daily commercial and operational interface with assigned material suppliers in the region, including order monitoring, delivery tracking, and issue resolution.
• Collect and report regional market intelligence, supplier performance data, and risk information to the global team in China.
• Support global RFQ processes and supplier qualification audits by coordinating local logistics and providing regional input.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to provide sourcing input for new product introductions and value engineering initiatives.
• Experience with e-sourcing or procurement platforms.
• The role requires the incumbent to have basic understanding of U.S. import regulations for industrial goods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• At least 2-3 years of experience focused on industrial materials, components, or within the solar/renewable energy sector. Direct experience with PV module materials is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in commercial negotiations and supplier management.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., "SAP, Oracle") for procurement and order management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel, PowerPoint) and collaborative tools (Teams, Zoom).
• The job requires the incumbent to work with global suppliers who speak and write English and Mandarin, hence good command of English and proficiency in (e.g. Mandarin) will be an added advantage.
• This role requires domestic and Asia travelling for training and meetings (15%).

• Basic understanding of U.S. trade compliance for imported materials.
• Certification in sourcing/procurement (e.g., CPSM) or project management (e.g., CAPM).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).

Other working arrangements offered:
On-site