Specialist, Procurement Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for high level of sourcing/category/supplier management knowledge and/or expertise, either in personal contributive or coordinative capacity, to situational demands (MEP, supplier engagement, contract management).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prepare and analyze the different reports to enable the procurement management team to manage the global supply chain and procurement organization
• Passionate, high-energy individual who can function in a complex, matrixed environment
• Experience using SAP, MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Business Warehouse, Spend Clarity, Accolade and other analysis software
• Technical knowledge of foodservice equipment
• Work well under pressure and with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay/Source-to-Settle process
• Ariba (preferred)
• Working knowledge of SAP, SharePoint and Coupa, or any other Supply Chain Management/ERP software and related query/reporting tools is preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for innovative solutions in category management processes; including supplier diversity, safety metrics and tools; category strategies are used as exemplars across SC;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong analytical, negotiation, problem solving, and communications skills
• Systems administration experience of Coupa is preferred
• Well versed in contract execution and management 3-5yrs experience in Purchasing/Procurement capacity
• Ukrainian on a native level
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Professional oral and written communication and PC skills
• Experience with the heavy-duty truck or transportation industry
• Working knowledge of Mack and Volvo specific operational systems preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for analysis, including cost modeling, supplier’s allocation scenarios, make or buy analysis, supplier’s P&L and balance sheet analysis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Sound knowledge of procurement principles, theories, concepts and processes
• Demonstrated strengths in relationship building and conflict management
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint minimum – SharePoint & Access preferred)
• Working knowledge or experience with eProcurement tools and processes (i.e., RFI, RFQ, RFP)
• Exercises appropriate judgment within defined procedures to determine appropriate action
• Ensures a positive user experience when working with internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing / Commodity / Spend Category Management methodology
• Above average analytical skills for evaluating data

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

Previously, I was responsible for the category management team with the plant information to allow the definition of global sourcing strategies strategies.

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

• Adept in communication and negotiation
• Maintain a positive “for the good of the team” attitude
• Independent with a strong work ethic
• Push design to cost / target cost process to attain the target costs by fulfilling the project requirements."
• Purchasing support to deliver relevant matters by optimum inputs for quotes, negotiations, evaluations, and implementation of potential
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables
• Prior experience in creating maintain supplier contracts
• Experience in Procurement of MRO services

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the specialist, procurement position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sufficient business unit support for sourcing strategies and category/supplier implementation plans for a limited budget.

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

• Evaluate capabilities of potential suppliers, explore references and identify current and potential strengths and weaknesses
• Enforce policies and procedures within the business activities to ensure that the financial interests of Titan America are protected
• Develop and maintain vendor relations to include eligibility of vendor’s documentation, in particular, as it relates to insurance/safety compliance
• Knowledge of SAP and EAM systems, preferred
• Knowledge of sourcing, purchasing and buying in a manufacturing setting, construction materials manufacturing industry, preferred
• Fusion Ops – training available if no experience
• End to end business awareness (supply chain)
• Results orientation (PPV)