Manuela Salguero Garcia
About Manuela Salguero Garcia
Manuela Salguero Garcia is a Strategic Sourcing Manager at TELUS, with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, and contract compliance across various industries.
Title and Current Role
Manuela Salguero Garcia is the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Supply Operations at TELUS in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. She began this role in November 2018, bringing over five years of experience to the position.
Previous Roles and Experience
Manuela has a diverse professional background across multiple industries. She worked at Seaspan ULC as a Procurement Supervisor and Senior Procurement Specialist in New Construction from 2014 to 2018. Before that, she was a Contracts and Logistics Officer at Xstrata Technology from 2011 to 2014, and a Contract Compliance Analyst at CHC Helicopter from 2009 to 2011. Earlier roles include Production Manager / Office Manager at Idea Incentives Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and Field Admin Manager at Hewlett-Packard in Germany from 2000 to 2005.
Education and Qualifications
Manuela holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Administration from the University of Sunderland. She also earned a Diploma in Business Economics/Foreign Trade/Foreign Economic Affairs from the University of Worms in Germany. Additionally, she successfully completed courses at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Transportation Systems and the Canadian International Freight Forwarding Association (CIFFA) in International Transportation and Trade.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Manuela's career spans various sectors including shipbuilding, mining, aviation, and IT. Her roles have involved overseeing procurement, logistics, and contract compliance, showcasing her versatility and competence. Her fluency in multiple languages aids her in managing international logistics and procurement operations effectively.
International Experience
Manuela's work experience includes international roles, such as Field Admin Manager at Hewlett-Packard in Germany. Her ability to adapt and perform in global-operating companies highlights her strong adaptability and competence in different business environments.