Posted 4 months ago
Sr. Commercial Manager
@ Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.
Remote in Canada
Overview
Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc. is hiring a Senior Commercial Manager to lead RFP and competitive bid processes, contract negotiations and cost analysis for battery energy storage projects. The role is full-time, reports to the Commercial Director, and is based in Canada or the United States, with compensation of $150,000 to $200,000 plus an annual bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Own RFP response and competitive bid processes globally
- Lead customer and sub-contractor contract negotiations
- Develop RFP requirements and evaluate sub-contractor bids
- Perform bid analysis and modelling for procurement
- Work with supply chain on competitive intelligence
Requirements summary:
- Education in engineering, finance, economics or related field
- Commercial contract negotiation and RFP experience in energy equipment
- Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to decide under limited data and time pressure
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Engineering, Finance, Economics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Canadian Solar SSES (Canada) Inc.
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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
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