Billie Choo

A results-driven Senior Global Equipment Sourcing Manager with 16 years of experience in PV solar panel manufacturing and 8 years in semiconductor manufacturing, backed by an engineering background and extensive procurement expertise. With a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization, she has successfully led cross-functional teams and negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts to secure critical manufacturing equipment. Her career spans electronic, semiconductor, and solar industries, where she has navigated complex supply chains, organizational M&A, and industry downturns while driving continuous process improvements. Over a decade in a photovoltaic manufacturing firm, she earned multiple promotions and spearheaded key procurement functions, including wafer, site services, and capital equipment.

Her career has provided significant exposure to global markets, including the US and Europe, followed by more than a decade of hands-on engagement with China’s supply chain ecosystem, building deep understanding of Chinese business culture. Following the acquisition by Reliance Industries, she expanded her expertise to the Indian market and successfully bridged cultural and operational differences between Indian and Chinese stakeholders over the past four years. A bilingual professional and veteran of the PV industry, she combines strong commercial, and cultural acumen to align sourcing strategies with business growth. Now seeking to broaden her professional scope, she is eager to leverage her expertise in diverse industries within procurement and supply chain management.

• Accelerated New Product Launches Through Strategic PV Equipment Procurement
• Led end-to-end procurement of cutting-edge PV manufacturing equipment (TwinPeak Mono PERC, TOPCon, HJT cell technologies), reducing time-to-market in high-pressure timelines.
• Managed cross-functional coordination among R&D, engineering, and suppliers to align specs with R&D roadmaps.
• USD 9M Cost Avoidance via In–House Technology Upgrade Initiative
• Spearheaded management–backed strategy to replace OEM – dependent upgrades within–house technical solutions, slashing upgrade costs by 80% (USD 9M savings).
• Eliminated 6-month OEM lead times by sourcing critical components through alternate global suppliers.
• Large-Scale Procurement Project in Solar Manufacturing Expansion in India
• Delivered ~ USD 1B+ in capital equipment procurement for utility-scale PV production lines, ensuring on-time delivery despite
• Negotiated vendor contracts with 15% improved T&Cs (warranty, payment terms), reducing lifecycle costs.
• Secured annual savings via dynamic contract renegotiation achieving best–in–class all–in rates of
• Reduced energy costs by 67% over 2 years (2017-2018), outperforming market trends through precision timing of hedge executions.
• ERP Systems Transformation Leadership - Global Business Process Owner – IFS to SAP S/3 Migration
• Spearheaded end-to-end process ownership for ERP migration, aligning procurement workflows (P2P, vendor master data) with SAP best practices.
• Orchestrated cross-functional teams (IT, Finance, 30+ suppliers) to execute data cleansing, UAT, and cutover within 9 months – 25% faster than industry benchmarks.
• Delivered zero critical defects at go-live through risk-mitigated phased rollout, enabling 100% procurement continuity for ~300 users.