Senior Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Leader

ANTHONY CIANCIOLO

Memphis, TN • 901-***-**** • **************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/tonycianciolo SENIOR GLOBAL STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

Category Strategy • Supplier Management • TCO Optimization • Cross-Functional Leadership • ERP & Analytics SUMMARY

Strategic sourcing and supply chain leader with extensive experience managing suppliers, optimizing cost and service performance, and driving cross-functional initiatives across complex, multi-business environments. Skilled in developing category strategies, improving spend visibility, negotiating commercial terms, and strengthening sourcing governance. Adept at partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and IT to integrate sourcing strategies into daily operations. Known for data-driven decision making, strong communication, and the ability to build scalable processes that support growth through acquisition and continuous improvement. CORE CAPABILITIES

Strategic Sourcing • Category Management • Supplier Evaluation & Negotiation • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) • Spend Visibility & Analytics • ERP & Multi-System Environments • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Contract Governance • Risk Mitigation • Process Standardization • KPI Development • Continuous Improvement • Global Operations • Leadership & Mentorship

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

FedEx Services – Memphis, TN

Program Management Advisor

2016–2025

• Led enterprise-level initiatives requiring supplier coordination, contract alignment, and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, IT, Finance, and Engineering.

• Identified cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities by analyzing spend, performance data, and operational workflows.

• Partnered with IT and data teams to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen data integrity, and enhance visibility across multiple systems.

• Developed and presented business cases, performance updates, and KPI dashboards to senior leadership.

• Supported governance improvements by standardizing workflows, documentation, and communication across business units.

• Managed multi-stakeholder projects in matrixed environments, ensuring alignment with cost, service, and risk objectives.

Medtronic – Memphis, TN

Senior Marketing Specialist / Product Manager

2014–2016

• Managed supplier relationships supporting global product lines, ensuring quality, service, and cost alignment.

• Collaborated with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize specifications, reduce cost, and improve supplier performance.

• Led cross-functional initiatives to improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance system governance.

Marketing Operations Specialist, International

2009–2014

• Ensured data integrity across ERP systems, supporting accurate supplier, pricing, and material information.

• Coordinated with global teams to improve reporting, analytics, and operational visibility.

• Supported integration efforts across multiple regions and business units. Associate Product Manager, International

2005–2009

• Interpreted Bills of Material and product specifications to support sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain decisions.

• Partnered with engineering and operations teams to optimize product and supplier performance. Account Manager, International

2003–2005

• Managed customer and supplier communication across global markets, ensuring service, quality, and delivery expectations were met.

Loaner Distribution Supervisor, Global

2001–2003

• Led a 26-person team responsible for global distribution, inventory accuracy, and supplier coordination.

• Improved operational workflows, documentation accuracy, and service performance. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, AS400) • Power BI • Qlik • Advanced Excel • Data Visualization • Contract Management Tools • SaaS Analytics Platforms • AI-Enabled Sourcing Tools (familiarity) STRENGTHS ALIGNED TO THIS ROLE

• Strong supplier evaluation, negotiation, and performance management experience

• Proven ability to build category strategies and drive TCO improvements

• Skilled in improving spend visibility, data quality, and reporting across multi-ERP environments

• Experienced in developing governance, workflows, and sourcing processes that scale

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading cross-functional teams through change

• Global operations background supporting multi-business integration and growth

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