Director, Strategic Sourcing Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the director, strategic sourcing opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership to Strategic Sourcing team, including; key activities within Sysco sourcing process, legal documentation, supply chain modeling, net cost evaluation, earned income, etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of or experience with lean manufacturing systems to develop long range make/buy decisions
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Stratton Warren
• Project management and business transitions experience
• Monitor progress against all IT Strategic Sourcing initiatives, specific country cost savings initiatives while providing improvement plan support and updates to senior leadership on emerging opportunities/risks
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, business partners, Senior leaders, and the Global Strategic Sourcing team to resolve problems with contract interpretation and vendor performance measurement as compared to terms and conditions
• Special projects, technical projects, and other associated duties to support the regions and the Global Strategic Sourcing Office, as assigned
• Advanced Strategic Sourcing, supply chain, distribution, and IT competence
• Advanced project management, negotiation, contractual skills

Please consider me for the director, strategic sourcing opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to the Strategic Sourcing staff in the development and execution of category plans and the negotiation and contracting efforts in the defined categories across the organization.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience and knowledge of implementing and deploying strategic sourcing platforms
• Familiar with ISO quality system requirements for automotive parts manufacturing
• Prior experience managing a staff of a few employees, and global teams in matrix reports
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and presentation skillsets and abilities
• Financial & Operational Goals - Meet or exceed financial and operational goals established in the annual contracting plan
• Policies & Procedures - Maintain timely achievement of all assigned sourcing initiatives ensuring activities adhere to all established policies and procedures and standards of business conduct
• Project management and business transitions experience preferred
• Global supply chain experience managing cross functional teams and matrix organizations in a fast pace company

Please consider me for the director, strategic sourcing opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic and tactical guidance for all sourcing activities to Strategic Sourcing Contract Administrators and Commodity Directors based on best practices observed both within System, in and outside of industry.

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:

• Functional skills using SAP and Arriba, and other related systems and solutions – Preferred
• Demonstrated supplier management and negotiation skills in a high SKU distribution business
• Persuasiveness - utilizing interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance
• Financial & Qualitative Acumen - demonstrated understanding of the use, interpretation and impact of key quantitative and financial measures including total value measurement (price, rebates, supply risk assessment)
• Direct experience in assessing and negotiating contract terms
• Direct experience in using scorecards for supplier assessments
• Direct experience in benchmarking supplier prices over time
• Broad knowledge of supply logistics

In response to your job posting for director, strategic sourcing, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and strategic plans for market analysis, sourcing, implementation, financial accounting and controls for the designated categories.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Superior negotiations, problem solving, analytical skills, and financial acumen
• Proven track record of negotiating favorable terms and conditions with suppliers involving large numbers of parts and supplies
• Functional knowledge of modern strategic sourcing/procurement methodologies and tools
• Outstanding leadership traits to include superior written, communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Understanding of procurement related legal issues and proprietary/confidential information requirements
• Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project and/or other appropriate software
• Familiarity with export control requirements of ITAR and EAR
• Familiarity with CPSR, FAR and DFAR requirements, understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk

In response to your job posting for director, strategic sourcing, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for strategic and tactical guidance for all sourcing activities to Strategic Sourcing Contract Administrators, Commodity Directors and Capital Buyers based on best practices observed both within System, in and outside of industry.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of PCBA, PCB, electrical components, electrical assemblies, and cable & wire industries
• Understanding of key procurement KPIs, operating systems and early warning systems
• Expertise with various procurement systems, tools and productivity measures
• Prior experience in manufacturing operations (materials planning, operations line leadership roles…etc.)
• Demonstrated experience seeing through strategy, execution and delivery of measurable results
• Functional knowledge of ERP (SAP) systems
• Analytics and problem solving skills (proficient with Excel)
• ESourcing experience (eAuctions, eRFX)