Regional Category Manager Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the regional category manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for procurement expertise to negotiate optimum supply terms, formalise supply contracts and implement suitably authorised, acceptable, preferred/approved supply arrangements to satisfy Company strategy and business needs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Lead the company’s category management efforts for External Engineering Services in the region
• Develop comprehensive project plans that address all hurdles to project implementation and lead and develop category team to high performance together with the category teams
• Lead the company’s category management efforts for Transport & Logistic in the region
• Have a broad knowledge of worldwide trends on logistics, regulatory, trade, environmental, economic and other factors driving service and cost
• Experience looking after indirect procurement (eg Corporate Services, IT services, HR contracts) will be preferred
• Advanced business analytic skills, syndicated data experience (IRI or Nielsen AOD), understanding of consumer behaviors and market research
• Robust track record (commercial) in the international container trade and wider logistics & transportation business
• Solid understanding of end to end processes in international Import/Export operations and customs brokerage incl

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement strategies and maintain procurement ethics in accordance with Amazon’s global policies.

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

• To execute 3C level Events with countries, marketing & onsite teams across 6 countries
• The role will grant best compliance practices following procurement and company policies
• Relevant Communication, Leadership, Influencing Skills including senior stakeholder management experience
• Development of annual operating plan / strategic plan targets
• Deep awareness of productivity, quality and service drivers to proactively challenge status quo
• Create and maintain category management knowledge and processes to ensure the category strategies are informed, relevant and up to date
• Business acumen, excellent communication skills (Both written and oral) able to communicate up and across the organization, cross functional collaboration & influencing, project management, analytical, problem solving, Functional and Technical awareness, Manage Vision and Purpose
• Telecommunication Procurement, global sourcing, category management

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the regional category manager position.

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

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in working with other key stakeholder functions finance, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing etc
• Demonstrable leadership experience, leading projects
• Sufficient experience on sourcing knowledge, technologies and methodologies with proven track record of delivering savings to business
• Comprehensive understanding about chemical industry, chemical process, and major producers in China
• Solid interpersonal/facilitation/influencing skills
• Experience in Marketing or Digital Agencies is preferred
• Proven track record of success in functional/technical skills, decision quality, problem solving and business acumen
• Able to connect, shape, lead and deliver

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and overall direction to the procurement/commodity category team regarding contract management, agreements, policy development, art of negotiation and other supply chain activities in the spirit of providing mentoring and coaching to develop the teams knowledge, skills and abilities.

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:

• Entrepreneurial and creative mindset with well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strength in establishing new processes (working closely with global teams and leveraging best practices)
• Deep understanding of the APAC markets
• Influence & credibility
• Automotive industry experience beneficial
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially in Excel
• Storage product experience preferred
• Analytical approach to tasks and can work both independently and in cross-functional teams

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the regional category manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for business transformation and continuous improvement support, primarily to the DPSA Procurement/Commercial Team, to enable us to improve working practices and deliver client requirements.

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:

• Americas, global experience preferred
• English and Spanish speaking, writing, and reading
• High level of experience with Telecommunication market knowledge
• High level of experience with sourcing strategies
• High level of experience with spend, contract, and supplier management
• Medium level of experience engaging business partners
• Influencing skills to deliver in a matrix environment and leveraging other resources
• Collaborative, team player and a strong communicator