Purchasing Associate Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and guidance to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods.

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

• Knowledge and passion for quality customer service, resolving complex situations/problems, applying good business judgment, and responding promptly to customer needs
• Fluent Hungarian (strong B2/C1)
• Analyze supplier price increase submittals and net against rebates for total impact to the division
• Able to work in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
• Prior experience with purchasing and accounting support mandatory
• Knowledge of purchasing systems, , SAP, Ariba, contract management and e-sourcing tools
• Understanding of the basics of supply chain management, including inventory management, manufacturing resources planning (MRP), demand planning, and capacity management, to get the right materials to the right place, at the right time
• Champions actions to exceed current and future internal/external customer needs

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for education to buyers regarding purchasing agreements sourced through Group Purchasing Organization, SSM Corporate or SSM Central Region to ensure contract compliance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge and use of procurement/financial systems preferred
• Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) preferred
• Knowledgeable of ethical, cost effective and prudent buying concepts preferred
• Experience with typical office equiptment (e.g., fax machine, ten key calculator, multi-line telephone) preferred
• Knowledge of UCD financial system verified by attainment of certified KFS status
• Basic understanding of purchasing and invoice system
• Provide customer support for end users, address root cause, and escalate as needed for resolution
• Address ad hoc requirements

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for education to Buyers and Purchasing Assistants regarding purchasing agreements sourced through Group Purchasing Organization, SSM Corporate or SSM Central Region to ensure contract compliance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Office environment or office environment on production floor
• Perform under tight deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Comfortable presenting system training to large audiences and leading meetings
• Proficiency with MS Office suite – with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• SAP (Systems Applications and Products) Experience Preferred
• General Business Understanding with Purchasing and Customer service experience
• Data and Order entry experience

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategies and procedures for process improvement and develops and maintains written documentation of accounting, purchasing, and fiscal reporting processes.

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:

• Verbal and written communication and social skills
• Proven track record for commitment and ownership
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, analytical, accurate and results oriented
• Excellent organizational skills, experienced and proficient use of MS Office, specifically Excel spreadsheets
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Reciprocal with a positive energy and attitude
• Costa Rica work permit
• Prior office experience in a hospital setting is preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for continued support for any new purchasing support personnel including new buyers on the various computer systems and purchasing procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Coordinate testing phases across markets/factories
• Knowledge of company products and our raw materials is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of purchasing methodologies, principles, theories process and practices
• Regular sitting for extend period of time
• Should have experience in Ariba
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Visio skills
• Experience in processing requisitions to purchase orders, change order processing, blocked invoice administration and a demonstrated knowledge of requisition-to-payment processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and office software (Microsoft Office Products, Ariba, SAP and JD Edwards is preferred)