Edrees Sultani
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Procurement Manager with 15 years of experience in Technology, Telecom and development, managing multimillion-dollar projects across construction and engineering sectors. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor management, and procurement planning for fiber optics, telecom towers, electrical systems, UPS, and renewable energy solutions. Adept at building vendor partnerships, improving spend visibility, and implementing scalable procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Procurement and Sourcing Specialist
Dabos Inc
Bethesda, MD
02.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end sourcing and procurement with $10M+ annual spend.
- Achieved cost savings through effective supplier evaluations and negotiations, resulting in improved terms and pricing agreements.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and execute competitive RFx events.
- Coordinated with legal and internal stakeholders to ensure thorough review and redlining of contracts prior to execution.
- Support vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and risk assessments to ensure reliable supply chains.
Senior Procurement Manager
Afghan Wireless
Kabul
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Managed procurement operations with annual spend of $100M+ in telecom infrastructure purchases.
- Managed procurement and logistics for construction of over 3,500 km of fiber optic projects, coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and municipal authorities across multiple provinces in Afghanistan, delivered projects on schedule while reducing procurement lead time by 20% through strategic vendor management.
- Procured and deployed solar and electrical equipment for the migration of 400+ telecom sites from diesel generator to solar power across major cities, reducing fuel consumption, lower operating costs, and improved network uptime.
- Managed procurement of telecom towers, materials and components (steel structures, foundations, grounding systems), in coordination and collaboration with international suppliers and local subcontractors to support nationwide network expansion.
- Developed procurement SOPs, coached junior staff, and ensured 100% regulatory audit compliance.
- Partnered with PMO, engineering and finance to streamline purchasing workflows and reduce PO cycle time.
Procurement Manager
Roshan Telecom
Kabul
12.2014 - 08.2019
- Successfully managed Procurement Department for 5 years and led procurement team handling procurement of telecom equipment, services, and construction projects.
- Managed sourcing and procurement of UPS systems and backup power solutions to ensure uninterrupted operations at data centers and telecom facilities, improving network reliability and reducing downtime incidents.
- Procured and deployed servers, data center hardware, and network equipment, negotiating long-term supply agreements with OEMs that reduced acquisition costs by 15% while maintaining compliance with technical specifications.
- Monitored compliance with Roshan procurement policy, prepared sub-awards, and managed BPAs.
- Supported internal audits, implemented supplier risk assessments, and optimized vendor payment cycles.
Procurement Officer
Afghan Wireless
Kabul
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Prepared RFPs/RFQs, evaluated quotes using detailed matrices, and led negotiations with OEMs, electrical subcontractors, and telecom vendors.
- Executed procurement plans (bid and post-award) for large-scale electrical and telecom projects, ensuring compliance budgets.
- Prequalified suppliers, ensuring capacity, technical expertise, and adherence to subcontract clauses.
- Partnered with engineering and project teams to validate scope and reconcile procurement estimates.
- Monitored deliveries of high-value electrical/telecom commodities to ensure on-time performance.
- Managed vendor communications, tracked deliveries, and coordinated international shipments.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Bakhtar University
Kabul, Afghanistan05-2021
BBA -
Maryam University
Kabul, Afghanistan09-2014
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Institute of Energy
Kabul, Afghanistan09-2009
Skills
- RFx Management (RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITB)
- IT, Electrical & Telecom Commodities Procurement
- Subcontract & Vendor Management (OEMs, Fabricators, Subcontractors)
- Contract Negotiation & Compliance
- Procurement of Software, Technology, UPS & Power Backup Systems
- Procurement of Solar & Renewable Energy
- Market Intelligence (Pricing, Lead Times, Alternatives)
- ERP & Procurement Tools: JIRA, MS Dynamics, Sage ACCPAC
- Fluent in English, Dari, Pashto, Hindi, Urdu
Certification
- APICS/ASCM – Supply Chain Procurement Certification I 2025
- Project Management Program (PMP Training), Barya – PMI Certified Consultancy | 2016
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Procurement and Sourcing Specialist
Dabos Inc
02.2025 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Afghan Wireless
09.2019 - 09.2023
Procurement Manager
Roshan Telecom
12.2014 - 08.2019
Procurement Officer
Afghan Wireless
12.2011 - 08.2014
MBA - Business Administration
Bakhtar University
BBA -
Maryam University
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Institute of Energy