Procurement Operations Analyst Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for compliance direction for the Global Procurement governance support model and team on a global basis including best practices for implementing leveraging technology and non-technology related solutions.

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:

• Familiar with procurement activities in support of the daily operations of a financial institution
• Extrovert with strong conviction in teamwork
• Creative and resourceful in conflict resolutions
• Knowledge and understanding of internal procurement policies and procedures, able to articulate well and advise User community
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals
• Computer literate, meticulous in working with information containing large amounts of data accuracy
• Good understanding of banking operations with related experience in procurement of IT/non IT items
• Advocate of good procurement practices

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

Previously, I was responsible for data/analysis to help drive improvement to forecasts and to achieve best-in class metrics (forecast accuracy and bias and inventory targets).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrate problem solving/ troubleshooting skills
• Awards and administers blanket, contract and standard purchase orders on behalf of Toronto Operations using Maximo Asset Management
• Manage Centralized Procurement Office inbox (CPO Mailbox), and provide purchasing input or advice on all Toronto Operations purchase requests
• Develop relationships and maintain open communication with contract and non-contract goods and services vendors, and provide feedback on vendor performance
• Lead opportunity identification to quote replenishment or non-replenishment goods and services for Toronto Operations maintenance teams, and maintain open communication with maintenance teams to identify opportunities for cost-savings
• Compile reports on vendor or item purchasing history to identify opportunities to implement cost saving initiatives, including identifying new vendors and negotiating pricing on high value products
• Train contract staff on CPO duties and software
• Manage internal order process to meet stock purchase requests including billing for all of Toronto Operations Regionals, FGL and Mark’s, and identify opportunities to substitute stock purchases for external purchases

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for insight, information and recommendations to the BA community of practice to align with enterprise & industry best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of procurement category management preferred
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS ) Spend analytics experience gained in either a pharmaceutical company or in a mature consultancy/agency
• Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent project management skills highly desirable
• Contract, sourcing, and supplier management experience highly desirable
• Has good interpersonal skills and is confident in dealing with internal clients/users and suppliers
• Possesses general understanding of the role played by Global Procurement within a corporate business setting
• Good understanding of procurement operations
• Sound knowledge in information technology literacy and applications and change management

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

Previously, I was responsible for process and technology improvement recommendations that align with business needs and industry best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to work well with peers
• Maintain good relationship with vendors, service providers and internal business and support units
• Knowledgeable of Procurement policies and procedures and their application to the processing of purchasing transactions
• Experience in negotiating and drafting low to moderately complex contracts
• Experience managing internal and external customers and users
• Proficiency in purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including, iProcurement, Ariba, DocuSign, and Oracle)
• Self-starter, multi-task, flexible, demonstrating initiative and confidence
• Thorough/detailed approach to work

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for forecasting of non-inventory products, non-inventory flow, inventory management, control and benchmark procurement processes including creation of recurring metrics reports.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Identify and implement initiatives to increase CPO efficiency and improve inventory valuation and daily functions of CPO processes
• Graduate of a University or College level program in related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Access
• Knowledge of Maximo Asset Management – Purchasing, Invoicing, Contracts functions
• Familiarity with the RFP process including procurement functions and bid analysis
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
• Knowledge of general payroll practices, IRS and State regulations
• Knowledge of multi state pay related practices specifically (and local ordinances)