Solar energy
Procurement professionals in Solar energy
These ten professionals hold or have held procurement, purchasing and sourcing roles in the solar energy industry. A reader can learn how solar companies choose and manage equipment suppliers and EPC contractors, and how they weigh cost against delivery risk.
Professionals to explore
01—10Bikas Kumar
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director , India sourcing and Global new supplier engagement · Nextracker Inc.
Senior Director , India sourcing and Global new supplier engagement at Nextracker Inc. since 2022. The profile lists new vendor development and solar power project monitoring and execution among the responsibilities. Other listed roles include Director Global Sourcing at Nextracker Inc. (2016–2022), Head - Procurement & Planning at Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (2013–2016), General Manager at Sunborne Energy Technologies (2010–2013) and Senior Manager , Vendor Development at Moserbaer Solar Ltd (2007–2010).
César Cerezo Sánchez
LinkedInExperience: Director - Global Procurement · Canadian Solar Inc.
Former Director - Global Procurement at Canadian Solar Inc. (2019–2023). Also Senior Director at Recurrent Energy since 2023. Other listed roles include Associate Director - EPC Procurement LATAM at Canadian Solar Inc. (2018–2019), Senior Manager - EPC Global Utility Projects at Canadian Solar Inc. (2013–2018) and Technical Services Manager (Spain Portugal PV markets) at Suntech (2009–2013).
Jack Payne
LinkedInExperience: Director of Procurement · Lightsource bp
Director of Procurement at Lightsource bp since 2026. The profile describes procurement and logistics experience in the energy industry, including oil and gas and solar. Other listed roles include Director of Procurement at Idemitsu Renewables (2021–2026), Senior Procurement Manager, Solar & Energy Storage at RWE (2020–2021), Procurement Manager, Solar & Energy Storage at E.ON Climate & Renewables North America, LLC (2017–2020) and Category Manager - Indirect Procurement at Sunrun (2017).
Jamie Benson
LinkedInExperience: Director of Procurement · Greenskies Clean Energy
Director of Procurement at Greenskies Clean Energy since 2023. The profile describes Greenskies Clean Focus as a solar electric power company. Other listed roles include Purchasing Manager at Henkel (2021–2023) and Leadership Development Program at Henkel (2020–2021).
Logan Hawley
LinkedInExperience: Director, Procurement · Lightsource bp
Director, Procurement at Lightsource bp since 2025. The profile describes expertise in strategic supplier sourcing, EPC contract negotiations and materials management for utility-scale solar portfolios. Other listed roles include Senior Project Manager at Lightsource bp (2023–2025), Procurement Manager at Burns & McDonnell (2022–2023), Procurement Manager at BayWa r.e. Americas (2022) and Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain at BayWa r.e. Americas (2019–2022).
Madhusudan Rathi
LinkedInExperience: Director of Purchasing · SolarSquare
Director of Purchasing at SolarSquare since 2019. Other listed roles include Assistant Manager at Royal Enfield (2018–2019), Assistant Manager Projects & Maintenance at Eicher Polaris Private Limited (2016–2018), Maintenance Officer at Tata Motors (2014–2016) and Maintenance Engineer at Maruti Suzuki India Limited (2010–2014).
Nick Smallwood
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Global Procurement & Supply Chain · Sunrun
SVP, Global Procurement & Supply Chain at Sunrun since 2023. Other listed roles include SVP, Product & Strategic Development at Sunrun (2021–2023), Vice President, Business Development at Sunrun (2020–2021), Senior Director, Business Development at Sunrun (2017–2020) and Assistant General Counsel at Sunrun (2016–2017).
Pablo Pinedo
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director Global Procurement Solar & BESS · EDP
Executive Director Global Procurement Solar & BESS at EDP since 2024. Other listed roles include Director Global Procurement Solar at EDP Renewables (2022–2024), Head of Global Procurement Solar at EDP Renewables (2020–2022), Project Development Manager at ALTEN Energías Renovables (2017–2020) and Project Manager at TYPSA (2016–2017).
Pilar Riaño
LinkedInExperience: Sourcing and Technology Director · Soltec
Sourcing and Technology Director at Soltec since 2020. The profile describes Soltec as a company specializing in solar trackers and photovoltaic solutions. Also Senior Purchasing Manager at Cobra Energia since 2023. Other listed roles include Purchasing Manager at Soltec (2017–2020), Senior Purchasing Manager at Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente (2022–2023) and Project Procurement Manager Utility & Commercial at SunPower (2013–2015).
Robert Hamill
LinkedInExperience: Head Of Procurement - Utility Scale Solar · Advanced Power
Former Head Of Procurement - Utility Scale Solar at Advanced Power (2021–2022). The profile describes skills in procurement, supply chain management and EPC and supplier contract negotiations. Other listed roles include Procurement and Construction Consultant at Turning Point Energy (2025–2026), Senior Director of Procurement at Pivot Energy (2024–2025), Chief Operations Officer at Solar Energy Systems, a portfolio company of Eaglestone / Aterian Investment Partners (2022–2023) and Senior Vice President Of Procurement at Onyx Renewables (2015–2021).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's scope, such as global equipment sourcing or buying for specific projects, to the decision you face. Check whether their solar procurement role is current or past before asking about today's supplier market.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you qualify a new module, inverter or tracker supplier, and what makes you walk away from one?
- 02Walk me through how you structured an EPC or equipment supply contract to manage delivery and price risk.
- 03When tariffs or trade rules changed what you could buy, how did you adjust your sourcing plan?
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