Edson Marcos

Edson Marcos
Senior Procurement Manager at Unitel SA

Edson Marcos is a highly accomplished procurement professional with over two decades of experience in the field with Multinational and Multicultural experience in Africa, UK and USA. Known for his strategic approach and exceptional negotiation skills, he has successfully managed Procurement and Logistic operations as well as projects and processes implementations, for a diverse range of organizations and different industries such as Oil & Gas and currently working for the Industry of Telcom. Throughout his career, Edson Marcos has consistently delivered cost-saving initiatives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. He possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics and leverages this knowledge to optimize supply chain processes and drive business growth. Edson Marcos is recognized for his ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances Procurement outcomes. With a proven track record of leadership and innovation and inspiration person for the young Procurement professionals, also recognized as a coach and Procurement professor. As a Tutor for the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply “CIPS”, Edson Marcos is committed to driving excellence in Procurement practices in strategic perspective and contributing for the profession, to people/ professionals development and organizational success.

Career History

2016 – Current

Senior Procurement Manager

Unitel SA (Telco Mobile Operator) – Angola

2015 – 2016

Senior Procurement & Contracts Advisor

Cobalt International Energy (The USA Oil & Gas Operator)– Angola

2014 – 2015

Senior Supply Chain Consultant

Deputy Supply Base Manager

Warehouse and Material Management Manager

Statoil (The Norwegian Oil & Gas Operator)  – Angola

2010 – 2014

Procurement Category Lead

BP (The British Oil & Gas Operator) – Angola and  UK

2005 – 2010

Warehouse Inventiory and Asset Supervisor

Baker Hughes (The US Oil & Gas Drilling Service Company) – Angola and USA

2003 – 2004

Store and Inventory Assistant

Anglodent Clinic – Angola