Manager, Procurement Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for updates and reporting to Project Procurement Manager/Materials Manager on procurement performance metrics such as cost, negotiated savings, low cost country sourcing and schedule.

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

• Offer guidance and work cooperatively with individuals from technical, program, finance, contracts and security organizations for seamless administration
• Experience in subcontract management procurement management
• Strategy and true procurement expert
• Experience working with outsourcing deals
• Professional services experience with 'buying people'
• Experience with the client side of the contract, not the staffing side
• Strategy, category management, hard core professional servicing
• Managed at least 200 million in spend - scale and complexity

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in managing global raw material procurement activities to meet new program business objectives and business plan cost reduction targets.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Action oriented and energetic for the things he/she sees as challenging
• Seizes opportunities to make a difference and steadfastly drives for results
• Expertise in analyzing complex contracts, proven negotiation tactics and methods
• Research and analyze alternative materials and suppliers
• Advanced experience in supplier pricing schemes, variations, financial terms of contracts, service models and contract standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, ) or similar software
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• APICS Certifies Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, procurement position.

Previously, I was responsible for coaching and counseling to promote positive work environment and best in class procurement partnering and results.

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

• Perform commercial analysis of supplier proposals and present succinct analysis and presentations to facilitate sound commercial judgments
• Drive the development of the strategic vision for procurement enabling steps to be taken to improve the operations and performance of procurement in line with best practice
• Plan and undertake strategic projects to drive forward improvements in procurement practices innovation, environment & ethical policies, total cost of ownership
• Understand business imperatives and strategies pertinent to the success of marketing and the wider business
• Proactive attitude toward safety
• Negotiation and purchase of pine roundwood, residual sawmill chips, and bark
• Develop and maintain a supplier base
• Strategic development of long term procurement strategy

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, procurement position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in managing global Metal Fabricated procurement activities to meet new program business objectives and business plan cost reduction targets.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Familiarity with Infrastructure, Information Technology and Cloud services is preferred
• Lead humbly, none of us has all of the answers, but we are curious and we are always looking to learn
• If possible, Speaking Japanese
• Communication - Expresses reactions and opinions without intimidating others
• Planning - Solid understanding of how to establish plans
• Execution - Manages the performance of self through the use of structured tools
• Solid knowledge of Supply Chain processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills, highly organized, and excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for the Procurement Shared Services support related to procurement & sourcing as well as outsourcing activities to all local entities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering Marketing & Opex Category Management and 7 Step Sourcing Process Support to deliver Agency Operations (VBC/SOW co-ordination and P4P assessments)
• Experience in Project Management to support key strategic categories 7SSP including RFP/Pitch requirements
• Set objectives for the team based on the Procurement balanced scorecard
• Prioritize resource allocation and team support in order to maximize overall benefits to the program
• Experience in supplier relationship management and supplier performance improvement
• CPSM qualification is highly preferred
• Experience in managing indirect procurement highly preferred
• Experience in Procurement of Travel and Entertainment category highly preferred