Anna Wang,MBA
About Anna Wang,MBA
Anna Wang is a Business Analyst in the Procurement Department at TELUS Communications in Vancouver, Canada. She holds an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.
Company
Anna Wang is currently working at TELUS Communications as a Business Analyst in the Procurement Department. She is based in the Vancouver, Canada area. TELUS Communications is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada, and her role involves significant contributions to procurement processes and strategy.
Title
Anna Wang holds the position of Business Analyst within the Procurement Department at TELUS Communications. Her responsibilities include managing procurement activities, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and working closely with vendors and business stakeholders to streamline procurement operations.
Education and Expertise
Anna Wang earned her MBA with a focus on Finance and Operations from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her educational background equips her with advanced knowledge and skills in business administration, particularly in financial management and operational efficiency. Her expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement has been honed through years of experience in various industries.
Professional Background
Before joining TELUS Communications, Anna Wang worked at several notable organizations. She served as a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Analyst at ArcelorMittal Dofasco from 2006 to 2009, and at Victaulic Company from 2005 to 2006. Her earlier roles include Order Management Manager at Philips Electronics from 1999 to 2002 and Materials Specialist at Nortel Networks from 1995 to 1999. These roles have given her extensive experience in managing procurement and supply chain processes.
Achievements
Anna Wang has a proven track record of achieving significant cost savings and process improvements. She achieved a 20% price reduction on laptops and desktops through reverse e-auction events and secured 15% savings on a Hadoop server project through competitive bidding. She also managed IT maintenance contracts totaling $2.5 million and achieved over 10% overall savings through effective demand management and negotiations. Additionally, she identified consolidation and saving opportunities amounting to over $1 million for software, reduced non-compliance IT software purchases by 96%, and achieved over $1 million in savings by improving the maintenance renewal process.