Associate Buyer Cover Letter

Please consider me for the associate buyer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and direction to staff reporting, including participating in resource planning, recruitment, performance management, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience of project and conxtruction is prefer
• Project management & Biding Event skill
• Understanding of procurement requirements and standards
• E-Auction experience be advantage
• Experience with an electronic Procurement tool
• Experience working collaboratively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of backgrounds and levels
• Experience in applying data analysis and in creating associated concise summary of results
• Extremely strong written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills

In response to your job posting for associate buyer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for high-level reporting on established metrics such as on-time performance, air freight, and shipments to date for said region.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of government procurement and Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Previous purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Stateside office environment with the possibility of working in austere conditions overseas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is necessary
• Domestic or global expertise of assigned commodities is preferred
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market in area of specialization
• Knowledgeable in SAP purchasing
• Familiar with magnetic product material commodities or MRO commodities

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate buyer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for periodic and ad hoc reporting and forecasting on performance against plan and potential in following up on KPIs and reporting on trends.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expertise with the Ariba Purchasing system tool
• Working knowledge of financial concepts, including plan, budget and P&L statements
• Working Knowledge of RFQ Preparation
• PO creation and acknowledgement with suppliers
• Manage Open POs through Confirmations
• Initiate Expedite & de-expedite of the Purchase Orders
• Req to PO Creation – Convert Requisitions to PO
• Send and acknowledge PO

I would like to submit my application for the associate buyer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for planning / schedule commitments and performance reporting.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• PO Management – Receive Inputs from suppliers and enter Promise dates
• Are driven and motivated and excited about the opportunity to make great things happen for the customer and for our brand
• Automotive purchasing experience with SAP is highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Power Point, Word) and web-based applications
• Strong Communication with all levels of management and peers, both internally and externally
• Knowledge of Deltek/Costpoint desirable
• General problem solving capabilities and troubleshooting skills
• Strong relationship building skills across all levels of the organization to effectively facilitate event team activities for fast paced and often complex projects

I am excited to be applying for the position of associate buyer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for spend analysis, purchase price variance and on-time delivery performance reporting and advise sourcing team on local and global spend strategies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiar with direct materials is an advantage
• Strong eye for emerging trends
• Resolving supplier payment/shipping open issues, SAP investigation
• Assist buyers in obtaining annual cost savings goals
• Assist buyers to develop sourcing strategies, commodity strategies, quoting, and sourcing suppliers
• Work with cross functional teams of Engineering, Systems Integration, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Engineering, Supply, Finance, and Manufacturing to resolve open issues
• Assist in supplier discussions on behalf of the buyer when reviewing open claims, negotiation updates, banks and incorrect contract pricing to secure optimal profit to cost margin
• Report solution of annual contract change to Director of Chemical Purchasing on behalf of the buyer