Manager, Purchasing Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytic support on forecasting, ordering and metric tracking systems to others within the Supply Chain group.

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:

• BOM & Work orders) Project Management skills and experience are essential
• Knowledge in Purchasing /Procurement Process, Project Planning and implementation
• Well versed in contract execution and management
• Exposure to multi-racial environment preferably in healthcare industry setting
• Computer knowledge on Microsoft application excel, power point and word
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• With Leadership and influencing capacities
• Hardworking and disciplined

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for information on products, pricing, market conditions, and supply chain threats and make recommendations to upper management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Supplier development, identification and progressive experience managing suppliers
• Purchasing commodities, MRO or other raw materials and services
• Negotiation contracts and blanket purchase agreements
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Management, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), and/or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems
• Experience in MRP systems is essential
• Strong leadership skills to overcome challenges and achieve results
• Experienced in MRP systems is essential
• Negotiation, persuasion, supervisory, active listening and learning, critical thinking, analytical thinking, judgment and decision making, reading comprehension, management of material resources, project management, mathematics, time management, presentation, and operations analysis

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the sites in relation to any purchase and supply chain issues, and escalate as appropriate.

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

• Functions independently within broadly defined direction
• Provides timely and effective written and verbal communications
• Proficiency in personal computer applications, business and industry analysis, supplier selection skills, contract, request for proposal, nondisclosure agreement terminology, contract negotiations, and team building
• Identifies and selects suppliers by leveraging available resources (e.g., knowledge of supplier capabilities, industry benchmarking data)
• Develops and gains alignment on 12-18 month product purchasing strategies
• Executes purchasing strategy for product categories requested by Darden Concepts
• Focuses efforts on the acquisition of products and/or services requiring medium to high levels of spend and/or complexity
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings/cost avoidance for the product category

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

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise in Supply Chain processes and systems including Flow, with ability to effectively communicate.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Attends/conducts Supplier Meetings in order to understand capabilities, conduct business reviews, and monitor supplier financial health
• Reviews and evaluates supplier performance with the input of other members of the Purchasing Team through the use of informal (e.g., observation) and formal (e.g., vendor ratings) metrics
• Provides guidance to Supply Chain contractors in other countries to develop local supplier relationships in support of purchasing strategies
• Monitors, analyzes, and projects commodity and product category markets in order to ensure supply, manage risk (i.e., contingency planning), and ensure value
• Presents ideas for product innovations (for further exploration)
• Leads less critical crisis management efforts
• Addresses vendor product quality or service issues
• Works with Total Quality, Culinary Teams, and/or Operations Excellence teams to plan presentations, review specifications and/or evaluate supplier compliance

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

Previously, I was responsible for services support as concept liaison interface between Supply Chain, Operation, Darden Business units and Supplier community.

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

• Proficiency in a relevant ERP System (SAP, Oracle/JDE, Baan)
• Intimate knowledge of supply base in various regions
• Continually drive costs down
• Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain contracts
• ISM Certifications
• Frequent local travel between project sites and the Division office
• Understanding oral and written Spanish desirable but not mandatory
• Strength in analytical and problem solving skills