Anusha Reddy

Experience

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  Global Mining

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Senior Buyer
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  AVI Limited

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Senior Buyer

  Food & Beverages

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  Colgate-Palmolive

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  National Procurement Manager

  Packaging, Raw Materials & Indirect Procurement

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  Revlon

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Procurement Strategies Manager

  Strategic Procurement of:PackagingRaw MaterialsComponentsIndirect Goods & Services

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  The HEINEKEN Company

  Sept 2015 - May 2017

  Procurement Consultant

  Consultant - Demerger of Heineken from Diageo (Brandhouse)1) Migration of Vendor Database to HEINEKEN SA2) Contract Management3) Sourcing & set up of new Vendors4) RFP Negotiation, Cost Optimisation Projects, Systems Implementation5) Ex-pat Integration

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  Growthpoint Properties

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2024

  Strategic Sourcing Specialist

  Develop and manage procedures for aspects of sourcing in collaboration with directors.Maximize and lead Company preferential procurement practices in accordance with the South African Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment codes, generating good year-on-year improvement until the maximum BEE score is achieved.Oversee enterprise development initiatives to ensure maximum compliance with the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment codes.Work with the other Team Leaders to ensure that initiatives are moving forward in a consistent manner and that synergistic opportunities are maximized.Lead by example the utilization of project tracking, cost savings analysis.Lead procurement projects and programs to achieve business and functional goals and continuous improvement of processes.Maintain awareness of relevant Reporting and Systems industry trends including spend analysis.Support procurement and value-added activities (e.g., management reporting, supplier reviews, benchmarking, best practices research).Uphold the Company’s Principles and Corporate Services values, business controls, ethics, policies and procedures, and professional standards.Identify and manage initiatives to reduce/contain risk to the Company through defined processes and resulting measures.Facilitate the development of procurement business plans which have specific value and deliverables to support the business needs.Identify and put in place the action programs and metrics to successfully drive performance improvements in the area of spend Show less

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  Leading Excellence

  Oct 2024 - now

  Founder

  Procurement-Supply Chain-Business SolutionsConsultant & Independent ContractorAn experienced Procurement and Supply Chain professional, with over 30 years of experience, a proven track record of identifying, developing and implementing strategic and cost savings projects, leadership transformation and people management strategies. Multi-faceted experience in strategic and operational activities in leading industries, including, Banking, Mining, FMCG manufacturing, FMCG - Indirect goods and services, Property - Facilities goods and services, Student Accommodation and construction.Demonstrated competencies in leading, negotiating, contract management, strategic sourcing, coaching, transferring skills, building productive relationships with clients, customers, suppliers, and staff with a proven ability to analyse, plan, manage and motivate to achieve immediate and long-term goals. Excellent execution in planning and organisation skills with a strong attention to detail and follow-up. Extensive experience in successfully managing and overseeing various procurement management functions ranging from Commodity Management, Strategic Sourcing, Preferential Procurement, Enterprise and Supplier Development. Committed to the empowerment of staff; experienced in managing large diverse teams, providing coaching, training and mentoring to build cohesive teams that work together to achieve individual targets and company objectives. Concrete experience in implementing supply chain strategies, work instructions and controls to improve operational efficiency; ensures the consistent enforcement of quality control in all service delivery, and internal operational activities.With solid experience across various industries, strategic knowledge, a solid educational foundation and an exemplary career at several leading Global and Multi-national companies. Email: AReddy@leadingexcellence.co.za Show less