Manager, Sourcing Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for site-specific requirements, volumes and pricing as well as local market intelligence to Category Managers and influence category strategy development and supplier negotiations to the benefit of the site.

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:

• The same/similar experience/background from EMI, or thermal, Auomobil, electronics industry is preferred
• Result/numbers driven
• Do things fast and efficient
• Doer NOT a talker
• Good experience in development of contracts and agreements for medium to high risk categories
• Basic Supplier and contract management experience
• General understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers
• General understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors needed to ensure a robust agreement (including specification and testing requirements)

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership in developing new procurement processes and procedures – keep abreast of innovations in the wider procurement career field, and actively look for opportunities for improvement.

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:

• Consults with resources in Procurement shared services areas (e.g., Supplier Mgt., Contract Mgt., Spend Analytics, Performance Mgt., ) to solicit information and ensure alignment on programs with enterprise wide impact
• Communicates with and coordinates the inclusion of the Strategic Sourcing Associate on any sourcing activities
• Business Influence
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with business units and penetrating the organization by continually demonstrating value and breaking down resistance in order to effectively manage spend
• Collaborates with business unit stakeholder to establish strong working relationships
• Engages Business Unit stakeholders to develop relationship equity
• Experience with building relationships with suppliers contract negotiations and foodservice operations
• Good knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for transparency to the Sector Category Healthcare Production Materials on key developments in their area of their responsibility.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Negotiate pricing and business contract terms with suppliers
• Conduct RFx processes
• Assist with the building of robust Procure to Pay lifecycle internal tools, process, and systems
• Have deep knowledge of legal clauses and negotiations with industry vendors
• Develop solid business relationships with internal partners and have a customer service mentality
• Spearhead and lead negotiations attend technical planning meetings as needed for supported categories
• Organize and lead business reviews with suppliers including development, preparation and review of supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Have experience of negotiating Consulting, Business Process, Open Source and Managed Services contracts

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for external market intelligence in support of procurement category strategies; research, identify, and interpret key trends and metrics related to the Company’s supplier base and core commodity groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Emphasis in a sourcing management function, demonstrated skills in strategic and tactical sourcing
• Experience in developing procurement training programs including as a lead instructor
• Either CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) designations preferred
• Extensive experience in supply chain management activities, supplier relations, eProcurement strategies, and purchasing process development
• Project management and group facilitation experience helpful
• Experience in leading training programs on an international scale such as regional or country specific events
• Experience creating and reviewing formal contracts
• Demonstrated experience in personnel skills, organizational administration and strategic planning

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

Previously, I was responsible for the leadership and category strategy to enable LP to grow with efficiency and agility (Direct Raw Materials).

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

• Collaborator – shares resources and leverages knowledge across the organization
• Strong business acumen and diplomacy in interacting with executive leadership and supplier executives
• Proficient commercial skills (legal, contractual and business relationships)
• Strong technology skills internet/intranet, e-procurement/purchasing platforms
• Category Expertise- Demonstrable experience in sourcing of Operations and Business Line BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) across multiple functions
• Participate and run sourcing activities of new product development projects and ensure cost competitiveness of existing volume products
• Ensure best landed cost by selecting most cost competitive suppliers and regions
• Ensure best landed cost by selecting most cost competitive raw materials