Tony Griest

Strategic Sourcing Director

Professional Overview
Tony Griest is an accomplished strategic sourcing leader with over 7 years of experience driving cost optimization and supply chain efficiency initiatives. As the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Cardinal Health, he leverages his deep industry expertise to deliver measurable financial and operational benefits for the organization.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Cardinal Health, Tony is responsible for leading a team of sourcing professionals to identify, evaluate, and implement strategic supplier partnerships. He oversees the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing strategies that align with the company's business objectives, resulting in significant cost savings and process improvements. Under his leadership, the strategic sourcing function has achieved an average annual cost reduction of 8% across the organization's key spend categories.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Tony held various sourcing and procurement roles of increasing responsibility within the healthcare industry. He began his career as a Procurement Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he gained valuable experience in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations. Tony then transitioned to a Senior Buyer position at Medline Industries, where he honed his skills in strategic sourcing and inventory optimization.

Academic Background
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, with a concentration in Supply Chain Management. He is an active member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and has completed advanced training in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier risk management.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

• Procurement and Contract Negotiation

• Supply Chain Optimization and Cost Reduction

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Data Analytics and Performance Reporting

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Cardinal Health, Tony has led the implementation of a robust supplier performance management program, which has resulted in a 15% improvement in on-time delivery and a 12% reduction in supplier quality issues. He has also spearheaded the development of a centralized procurement platform, enabling the organization to achieve greater visibility and control over its $2.5 billion in annual spend.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in strategic sourcing and his proven track record of delivering tangible business impact, Tony Griest is a valuable asset to Cardinal Health. He is committed to continuous improvement and remains dedicated to finding innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and financial success for the organization.