Indirect Buyer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input and advises on the development of all policies and procedures related to purchasing and narcotic systems.

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

• ERP experience focused on procurement and planning
• High level of awareness in EHS, Ethics and Compliance
• Knowledge of auto lending practices, policies, and procedures and familiarity with federal and state banking regulations pertaining to lending and consumer compliance, including fair lending laws
• Provide purchasing, procurement and contract management support across multiple business units including, strategy development and implementation
• Achieving continual annual productivity improvements in the total cost of goods and services
• Maintain and continuously improve product quality and vendor service levels in accordance with agreed KPIs
• Manage and develop strong regional and local relationships with the Stakeholder Network
• Source and implement binding and non-binding master agreements in line with departmental strategies

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for procurement leadership, expertise and best value solutions to the Global organization on all indirect purchasing and Capital Investment (>300M).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• High level negotiation skills, Self Management, Self Motivated
• Experience with indirect materials, good and services is preferred
• Experience with Facilities Management and Construction Contracts (preferred)
• Prior experience leading teams involved in negotiations
• Attend dealer visits with the field representative
• Demonstrable use of best in class sourcing tools and techniques (RFI, RFQ, category analysis and market research)
• Microsoft suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SRM/SAP/ERP systems desirable

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for procurement services in compliance with all purchasing policies (Bill 198, OHS, ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, and Code of Ethics etc.).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Manage price updates, renegotiations, and renewals of non- binding agreements
• Negotiate and upload payment terms
• Propose categorization & classification of suppliers
• Conduct general administration duties including developing and maintain procurement documents, forms, processes and procedures
• GAINS experience preferred
• Mathematical aptitude for basic calculations
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, organizational and execution skills
• Industry analysis skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in proposal reviews and conducts major procurement negotiations, developing innovative solutions to unusually complex purchasing problems.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of Indirect procurement (preferred)
• Demonstrates integrity and excellence in behaviors and actions
• Knowledge of purchasing systems (preferred)
• Previous experience within Supply Chain
• Understand indirect categories & commodities, the managing experience on MRO, Facility, would be preferred
• Potential to learn and grow
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP and its impact on a multi-plant supply chain
• Perform a situational appraisal and implement a solution

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and support to local procurement staff to ensure local procurement process are compliant with NA procurement policies and process.

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:

• Serve as primary liaison to a business unit and support functions to ensure their purchasing, office supplies and material management needs are met
• Previous indirect procurement and supplier / vendor management experience preferred ( ex
• Solid experience in Supply Chain Management (Procurement)
• Program/ Project / Change Management
• Financial acumen - costs managements & negotiations
• Experience in cost analysis, Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency of ERP/MRP systems and multi-plant relationships
• Significant experience of Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, Research, Agency service know how