Buyer, Senior Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the buyer, senior position.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes, regulatory compliance plans and supplier management activities including sourcing strategies, procurement decisions and contract management.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Comprehensive understanding of standard terms and conditions instituted in supply agreements
• Able to understand and interpret procurement and sourcing metrics and scorecards
• Working knowledge of MRP and ERP principles and materials management
• Experience with supplier certification processes Make/Buy analyses
• Familiarity with productivity programs and Lean concepts
• Active Government Clearance - minimum Secret, Top Secret with polygraph preferred TS/SCI
• Familiarity with Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
• Familiarity with Public Laws, SAM, and Consent Packages

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for engineering support to monitor techniques such as, cleaning processes, cleanliness verification, contamination control processes and other aerospace processes.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Leading, developing and managing the supply base, globally, for the in scope spend categories
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and key suppliers
• Reports to Director or Manager level in Procurement organization
• Financial spend responsibility is £15m - £50m pa
• Category complexity is low
• Supply market complexity is low
• Seniority of supplier interface is low
• A working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to global manufacturing systems and services to improve quality, processes and manufacturing key process indicators (KPI).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Able to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on customer service
• A demonstrated dedication to results and continuous improvement within a team environment, including the use of Root Cause Corrective Action and Lean tools
• Demonstrated understanding of MRP, inventory, and production principles
• Proactive attitude with strong attention to detail
• Initiative to investigate problems, develop solutions and obtain results
• Working knowledge of the CGP (Control Goods), USML (US Munitions List), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and Offsets
• APICS CSCP designation
• APICS CPIM designation or PMAC SCMP designation

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the plant with regards to complex procurement queries, urgent resolution of significant supply and supplier performance issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of the technical and practical aspects of procurement and logistics, including contractual development, negotiation procedures, expediting, and use of technology
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including procurement negotiation skills
• Demonstrated proficiency of automated procurement, materials management, logistics, and forecasting technology
• Technical familiarity with a range of materials and processes is desirable
• Quick response to deadlines and priorities
• Hands on experience in purchasing functions
• English and Spanish language fluency (writing, reading and speaking)
• Training and development of buyers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the buyer, senior position.

Previously, I was responsible for input on Sourcing Strategies regarding project specific procurement needs, supplier performance, description of the supply base and collection of past and future spend data;.

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:

• Familiar with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Knowledge of legal and ethical purchasing guidelines, technical considerations for materials and services purchased
• Able to use manufacturing software system
• High level of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Commodity Knowledge of multiple indirect categories, in particular IT subcontractor
• ESourcing tools experience (e.g Ariba
• Good understanding of negotiation best practices, techniques, guidelines and of contractual terms and conditions
• Experience in applying a structured sourcing process, to the management of specific commodities from analysis through final contract negotiations