Canadian Solar

Commercial Analyst

Canadian Solar$90K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Management, Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • Experience in commercial contract negotiation and RFP management in the energy sector.
  • Strong skills in analyzing and responding to RFP requirements.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Salesforce applications.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global RFP response and competitive bid processes for projects.
  • Negotiate contracts with customers and sub-contractors, managing associated risks.
  • Develop requirements for RFPs and evaluate sub-contractor bids.
  • Conduct bid analysis and modeling to inform strategic procurement.
  • Gather competitive intelligence and insights on the supply chain and BESS market.
  • Engage with external parties, including customers and suppliers.
  • Identify and implement improvements to business processes.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus structure based on performance
  • Onsite work location promotes team collaboration
  • Opportunities for travel and international project exposure
  • Role in a rapidly growing industry with significant expansion potential
Full Job Description
Position Title: Commercial Analyst
Department: EQS
Compensation: $90,000 - $140,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency; range varies by location)
Reports To: Data and Delivery Manager
Location: Kitchener, ON (Onsite)

About the Role:

The Commercial Analyst II will play a critical role in our rapidly growing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) team and our expansion within the Global markets (North America, LATM, Australia). The Commercial Analyst II will own and lead the RFP & competitive bid processes, the negotiation of contracts with contractors & suppliers, conduct cost analysis, and making strategic product decisions for projects ranging in scope and complexity for assigned projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Own and lead the RFP response and competitive bid processes for projects globally, analyzing commercial and legal aspects of Customer RFPs to develop a competitive submission to continue to grow the execution pipeline.
  • Lead the Customer and sub-contractor contract negotiation phase for equipment, services, and EPC contracts by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Develop key requirements for RFPs to sub-contractors and evaluate the bid results.
  • Responsible for bid analysis and modeling to support the strategic procurement process.
  • Work with supply chain to capture competitive intelligence and generate insights on supply chain and BESS landscape.
  • Interacts with external parties including Customers, vendors, and potential suppliers.
  • Actively identify opportunities to improve business processes and support the implementation of such.
  • Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained.
  • Provide contract support to the Project's team during contract execution.


Required Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in either Business, Engineering, Management, Finance, or Economics or related field degree.
  • Commercial contract negotiation and RFPs management experience for equipment supply in the energy sector.
  • Proficient at aggregating and understanding and responding to requirements and information as part of the RFP process.
  • Proven experience in partnering with internal and external stakeholders to optimize a response and the decision-making process.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce.
  • Fluent in English in speaking and writing.
  • Enthusiasm for working with Customers and suppliers.
  • Strong "intrapreneurial" mindset for process analysis, problem solving and strategy development skills.
  • Ability to take critical decisions in the face of limited or conflicting data and under time pressure.
  • Willingness and ability to travel and work intensively during negotiation periods.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence with executive level presentations
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills and proven leadership skills in virtual project teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex activities simultaneously.
  • Dedicated to details while keeping the bigger picture in mind.


This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. is a publicly traded company that manufactures solar PV modules and provides solar energy solutions. It was founded in 2001 in Canada and has since expanded to over 20 countries. Canadian Solar has delivered over 38 GW of solar modules to customers in over 150 countries. In 2018, Canadian Solar was ranked #6 on the list of top solar panel manufacturers by PV Tech. The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Canadian Solar
Size
13,535 employees
Market Cap
$1.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299.3 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+13.1%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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