Sourcing Category Manager Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for rigorous analysis of spend data and industry dynamics to launch sourcing initiatives and drive to completion.

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:

• Experience with legal and commercial terms and negotiating procurement contracts
• Develop and execute the category management strategy for assigned categories
• Works with management and key stakeholders to establish annuals strategies and goals, including forecasted spend, savings and performance goals
• Negotiate and draft various types of supplier agreements
• Draft and implement policies and procedures related to assigned categories
• Identify and implement process improvements to deliver internal and supplier efficiencies
• Manage supplier performance, including compliance to contractual terms and conditions, preferred supplier KPIs/SLAs and issue resolution
• Implement, manage and communicate category Metrics

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to S&P Contract and Sourcing Specialists across multiple categories to execute strategic sourcing and support activity.

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:

• Broad and comprehensive knowledge of category management, business and supply chain management practices, theories, principles and disciplines
• Supply Chain /Lean/Quality certifications preferred
• Profound knowledge of purchasing and sourcing methods, tools and concepts
• Excellent command of the English language, Dutch and German are preferred
• Consistent drive for results
• Proven track record of delivering large savings projects
• Experience in contract strategy and negotiation
• Experience in utilizing market data, indexes, and bench marking tools

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

Previously, I was responsible for category leadership and direction to IPS Sourcing Buyers and IPS Sourcing Analysts in conjunction with the IPS Project Manager.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Have experience in P2P and contract management operations
• Have strong capabilities in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Have strong data analytical capabilities, with specific experience in Sourcing & Category Management reporting & analysis (desirable)
• Serves as the primary point of contact to assigned business units for sourcing needs
• Participates in cross-functional teams comprised of business managers, Legal, Risk Management and other impacted organizations to coordinate Company sourcing activities
• Structures contracts as to pricing, performance measures, and breach of contract remedies and/or termination options
• Specific category experiences in automation control, HMI, Gear motors, electronic and electrical components, EMS, PCBA, and wire harness/cable assemblies highly preferred
• Work closely with Global Sourcing Marketing & Sales, Heads of Purchasing and purchasing employees of the RCV countries with business partners throughout the region and worldwide to optimize additional regional and local external spend (efficiency, savings, lean and compliant supplier management)

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

Previously, I was responsible for input to Global Category Plan – Local/Regional Sourcing Requirements, Market Intelligence, Local Insights.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated success delivering and managing complex categories (Level 11)
• Store management, merchandising, economics and/or market trend analysis experience
• Certified purchasing manager and/or food safety certification
• Category management or replenishment buying experience
• Support clients in the business and functional areas related to the category responsibility
• Understand strategies for assigned segments or commodities and proactively drives initiatives to meet sourcing objectives
• Collaborate with R&D, technical managers, manufacturing and business leads to establish long term sourcing strategies for catalysts and/or priority chemical requirements
• Develop/improve supply base and generate value through supplier relationship management (SRM)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the organization on the sourcing strategy and communicate to the global commodity organization and others as required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent communication skills in English one local language for the designated supplier market
• Knowledge of the mortgage industry and/or credit and collections practices is strongly preferred
• Relocatable to Hong Kong
• Knowledge on specific categories technologies (Bearings / Seals / Bushings / Plastics & Composites)
• Demonstrated business sense and customer focus orientation
• Experience in Sourcing Indirect spends categories (including MRO, Professional & Engineering Services, IT, Travel, Facilities and others)
• Aligns and energizes behind common objectives, action-oriented & willing to face challenging situations
• HR Benefits related training/education preferred