Edward Kristian Santos
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Sampaloc Manila
Summary
Procurement Manager leading end-to-end sourcing for telecommunications infrastructure, network equipment, IT hardware, software, and operational spend. Drives supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, bid management, and purchase order processing to secure competitive terms, reduce lead times, and support network expansion. Partners with engineering, IT, finance, and project teams while managing budgets, supplier performance, and procurement governance.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Infinivan Inc.
05.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end procurement operations for telecommunications infrastructure, network equipment, IT hardware, software, and operational requirements across multiple business units.
- Developed and implemented procurement strategies to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and ensure timely delivery of critical materials and services.
- Managed supplier sourcing, evaluation, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and favorable commercial terms.
- Oversaw the procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, bid management, purchase order processing, contract administration, and supplier performance monitoring.
- Collaborated with engineering, network operations, IT, finance, and project management teams to support network expansion, infrastructure deployment, and business initiatives.
- Conducted market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities, mitigate supply risks, and improve procurement efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements while maintaining high standards of governance and ethical sourcing.
- Monitored procurement budgets, spending trends, and inventory requirements to support financial objectives and operational continuity.
- Led and mentored procurement personnel, establishing performance metrics and driving continuous process improvements.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives that enhanced supplier partnerships, reduced procurement lead times, and generated measurable cost savings.
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Infinivan Inc.
03.2024 - Current
- Identify and analyze procurement needs, keeping track of inventory, and planning future orders.
- Manage existing contracts and resolve any disputes or discrepancies.
- Ensure that procured goods and services meet quality standards and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Evaluate the performance of vendors and suppliers, ensuring they meet established criteria.
- Prepare and present reports to management on procurement activities, including cost savings, vendor performance.
- Analyze procurement data to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Assign tasks, provide guidance, and evaluate performance.
- Oversee the work of procurement staff, including purchasing admin & Inventory personnel.
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other Stakeholders
- Part of ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 as a Core Team Member
TECHNICAL BUYER
Infinivan Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Yield savings through informed negotiations, innovation, and other cost-saving initiatives
- Ensures timely, within accepted, and agreed Service Level Agreement (SLA), and accurate processing of requests to maintain End-user satisfaction
- Proficiency in running negotiation tools (RFP bidding tools) for key negotiations.
- Experienced in Lot Acquisition – Negotiate deal terms with outside parties and assist in the negotiation of lot purchase and land purchase contracts
- Managing and monitoring of subcontractors per project
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
PURCHASING OFFICER
Property Company of Friends Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Assigned to process purchasing requirements for either of the following commodity groups (Equipment Repairs & Maintenance, Contracts Administration, IT equipment
- Ensuring the best buy thru proper bidding process.
- Manage any procurement activities including RFQ’s (Request for Quotation).
- Produce and maintain all reports.
- Ensure that any invoices are sent to accounting for payment.
- Track the status of purchase order submitted to the suppliers.
- Coordinate/ follow-up with suppliers to ensure on time delivery of materials.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions in order to order materials, goods and supplies
- Assist in updating supplier contract details into SAP system
- Prepares various contract documents for internal review in collaboration with the Legal team; Ensure contracts are filed appropriately and tracked internally
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet goals and deadlines
PURCHASING OFFICER
Hightower Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to Master list; Clarifying unclear items, recommending alternatives.
- Monitors price increases and communicates changes as necessary
- Purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing & Summarizing data and trends
- Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered.
- Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices
- Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed
- Negotiating contract terms of agreement and pricing
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve inventory management.
Part Time Bagger
Savemore Super Market
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Organized and packed customer purchases efficiently to ensure quick checkout processes.
- Assisted customers with bagging items, enhancing overall shopping experience and satisfaction.
- Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
- Placed customer's purchased goods into bags, maximizing space while avoiding overloading.
Education
College -
National University
01-2016
Secondary - undefined
Lakan Dula Highschool
01-2012
Primary - undefined
Saint Joseph School
01-2008
Skills
Negotiation skills
Time management
Procurement principles
Budget forecasting
Supplier relationship management
Strategic sourcing
Contract management
Vendor performance management
Purchase order processing
Procurement reporting
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2016)
Interests
Sunday School Teacher since 2013 – Present, Basketball & Volleyball, Watching Anime, Learning Forex Trading
Timeline
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Infinivan Inc.
05.2025 - Current
PROCUREMENT SUPERVISOR
Infinivan Inc.
03.2024 - Current
TECHNICAL BUYER
Infinivan Inc.
01.2021 - 03.2024
PURCHASING OFFICER
Property Company of Friends Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2020
PURCHASING OFFICER
Hightower Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2019
Part Time Bagger
Savemore Super Market
01.2014 - 01.2015
Primary - undefined
Saint Joseph School
Secondary - undefined
Lakan Dula Highschool
College -
National University