Manager Indirect Procurement Cover Letter

Please consider me for the manager indirect procurement opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for leadership on the regional roadmap for procure to pay processes working with the global procurement excellence team.

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

• Experience in or demonstrated understanding of agency, media and/or general marketing space preferred
• Expertise with sourcing strategy development in marketing spend or other indirect/direct spend categories, including in-depth knowledge of supplier management best practices, agency terminology and contract negotiation
• Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive for results
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with strong negotiation management experience
• A good understanding of project management methodologies and e-procurement processes and tools
• Nationally recognized professional certification preferred (Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional Contract Manager)
• Basic understanding of procurement, spend category management and project management methodologies, and e-procurement processes
• Relevant project management work experience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for thought leadership and best-in-class internal and external supply chain practices, while ensuring alignment and adoption across the global and regional sourcing teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience using Microsoft applications and SAP
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving and determination to overcome complex issues related to supplier management
• Possess skills to do research, simple analysis, and understand procurement processes and workflows in order to meet business needs
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain principles and best practice and willingness to support change in a high velocity environment
• Exhibited problem solving skills, organizational skills and project management, written and verbal communication skills
• APICS/CPM preferred
• JD Edwards and AS 400 knowledge preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills and a customer service focus

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

Previously, I was responsible for effective management of all indirect categories, driving ongoing value, continuous improvement and complying with global procurement policies and processes;.

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

• Experience within Indirect Materials and Services is preferred
• Procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge, with sourcing expertise in multiple categories
• Management “presence” and communication, networking, and interpersonal skills
• Solid reputation throughout organization
• Detailed specific category expertise
• Experience working with Financial Services, such as Audit, Banking, Consulting, Leasing, Tax, Treasury, or other SG&A services
• Familiarity with Google enterprises
• CPIM and/or CPM certifications

Please consider me for the manager indirect procurement opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for improvement programs and asset productivity best practices across the unit with the use of continuous improvement methodologies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proven track record of driving productivity savings thru commercial negotiations, collaborative efforts with vendors, developing alternative sources of supply
• Solid background in evaluating sources of supply of purchased goods and services in terms of vendor performance, facilities, capacity to produce and financial standing
• Knowledgeable of general terms and conditions in purchase orders/contracts, insurance, indemnification, warranties, limitation of liabilities
• Strong contracting background, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Able to travel, including internationally, to conduct business at manufacturing and vendor locations
• Demonstrated experience in Category Management, developing and implementing strategies for a particular category
• Knowledgeable of vendors and construction contractors commonly utilized in the oil/gas/chemical industries, fabricated and rotating equipment, PVF materials, water treatment, maintenance contractors
• Prior experience in working with or leading multi-national teams

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership for improvement programs and asset productivity best practices across the area with the use of continuous improvement methodologies.

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

• Expertise in contracts and negotiations
• Experience with Ariba modules is preferred
• Strong process and technology understanding
• Experience autonomously running multiple successful dynamic projects and engagements
• Strong project management and negotiation skills with a past success of achieving meaningful improvement of terms through negotiations
• Technology industry and/or prior management consulting experience is preferred
• Strong strategic and innovative thinking
• Demonstrated analytic/quantitative decision-making skills