Program Buyer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advanced project/program management knowledge, product/industry knowledge, and technical understanding to ensure efficient design, development, and implementations.

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:

• Certification as Greenbelt in Six Sigma preferred, or similar problem-solving/process improvement methodology
• Turbocharger components purchasing experience within the passenger car automotive industry
• Practical experience in the procurement of casting, machining, and other metal fabrication processes
• Computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project
• Bachelor Science in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or Technical discipline
• Understanding of requirements on the drawing, in particular all key product characteristics
• SAP knowledge background preferred
• Knowledge of IATF16949 requirements including AIAG APQP, PFMEA, MSA and PPAP

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the program buyer position.

Previously, I was responsible for dedicated account management support, including issue resolution, financial performance, adherence to contract terms, and solution design and pricing.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets, formulas, charts/graphs, ), Word, PowerPoint
• Serial life duties
• Manage supply base to include renewal of agreements
• Assist suppliers in problem solving and tracking corrective actions
• Conduct supplier assessments for potential new suppliers
• Gathers and analyzes supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection, with focus on sourcing in low-cost countries
• Regularly monitor supplier performance (response time, quality ,) and ensure that corrective actions will be implemented
• Supplier communication and correspondence for proto builds

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for mentoring and process support and development for Portfolio, Program and Project Management processes.

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

• SAP trained (desirable)
• BS in Engineering or Supply Chain
• Willingness to travel (USA & Mexico), which can be intensive during launch phase of the program
• Experience in a manufacturing industry environment or CPM certification preferred
• Qualification for technical college or BS/BA in technical or business discipline
• Module knowledge in material management
• Qualification for technical college or BS/BA or Masters
• Knowledge of methods, processes

Please consider me for the program buyer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for overall leadership to Cantel program management office, program managers and R&D Franchise Manager teams and project management direction and integration in concert with the Product Development and Innovation teams.

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

• Working knowledge in blueprint reading, statistics
• Ensure early involvement of the Manufacturing Engineering team to define robust specifications of the tooling and equipment before the request for quotation phase in coordination with process expert, tooling coordinator, program manufacturing leader and plant production team leader
• Lead the local program buyer through global steering and sourcing committee meetings for the program and ensure that the purchasing strategy is applied on a global basis, considering local and global sourcing options and selecting the option with the best landed cost and performance
• Knowledge of production launch processes
• Conduct visits to critical suppliers
• Experience in procurement processes strongly preferred
• Experience in SAP purchasing module strongly preferred
• Work with engineering, commodity managers, supplier development engineers, program managers, to ensure supplier performance and deliverables are met and to identify cost and timing issues and resolve them

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for weekly/monthly updates to senior management as outlined in the OEM Product Development & Launch Process to communicate launch status, mitigate risks and ensure successful launch.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in area of main tasks preferred
• Good German skills preferred
• Experience with project management software project management understanding
• Experience in cost breakdown landed cost analysis
• Coordinate and manage purchasing activities with multiple regions when necessary
• Knowledge of various ERP related systems (AS-400, SAP, QAD, )- Preferred
• Experience with procurement and negotiation
• Aerospace experience, including reading drawings and models, is preferred