John Erwin Santos

Manage end-to-end global procurement for SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, HRIS, and ERP solutions across AMER, EMEA, and APAC; implemented ERP-enabled PO lifecycle and 3-way match processes to improve spend visibility and compliance.

Conducted supplier identification, due diligence, cost analysis and negotiations to achieve cost savings and managed vendor accreditation and onboarding processes to ensure compliance.

Managed PO lifecycle, pre-bidding activities, vendor performance evaluations and maintained auditable procurement records while recommending process improvements to procurement policies.

Led the PO team, monitored KPIs, coordinated vendor issue resolution, and prepared reports for leadership to align procurement operations and meet team targets.

Handled purchase requests, conducted supplier due diligence and negotiations, and monitored deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment and resolve shortages.

Planned and executed R&D activities, tested and analyzed raw material formulations, and designed process/custom machine modifications to meet client specifications and create new market products.

Developed work guides, commissioned machines, standardized parameters and implemented process improvements that increased output and reduced production costs through SPC and time studies.

Coordinated transportation and delivery operations, prepared weekly performance reports, reviewed freight costs and managed client coordination to meet targeted schedules.

Updated standard times, conducted value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks and supported 4Ms process audits to improve production line efficiency.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at Adamson University, graduating in 2019.