Canadian Solar

Sr. Commercial Manager

Canadian Solar$150K — $200K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Experience in commercial contract negotiation and RFP management for energy equipment
  • Ability to aggregate and respond to RFP requirements effectively
  • Proven track record in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and strategic analysis skills
  • Capacity to make decisions under time constraints and ambiguity
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage RFP response and competitive bid processes globally
  • Negotiate contracts for equipment, services, and EPC with stakeholders
  • Develop key RFP requirements for sub-contractors and assess bids
  • Conduct bid analysis and modeling to support procurement strategies
  • Collaborate with supply chain for competitive intelligence and insights
  • Engage with customers, vendors, and suppliers as required
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support their implementation
  • Ensure accuracy and maintenance of internal contract documents

Benefits

  • Health coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits package
Full Job Description
Position Title: Sr. Commercial Manager
Department: Commercial Operations
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 + annual bonus (paid in local currency)
Reports To: Commercial Director
Location: Canada or United States

About the Role:

The Commercial Manager will play a critical role in our rapidly growing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) team and our expansion within the Global markets (North America, LATAM). The Commercial Manager 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 modelling 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:
  • Educational background in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 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
  • 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
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence with executive level presentations


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

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We offer a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package-including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

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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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