Strategic Sourcing Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategic sourcing position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high level guidance on the overall continuous strategic sourcing process from needs identification, through supplier performance management across multiple corporate services categories.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Participate in periodic business reviews with key/strategic suppliers to ensure T/E metrics and directives are being achieved
• Moderate excel skill level
• Attention to detail, team player
• Able to communicate in a professional, timely, well-spoken manner
• Comfortable working with and speaking to Senior Leaders
• Excels at gathering and understanding business requirements through dialog, listening, and asking questions
• Consistently demonstrates a drive and willingness to learn
• Advanced MS Office computer skills – specifically Excel and Access

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for contract related expertise to Strategic Sourcing initiatives to ensure timely and accurate development of sourcing events for goods and services.

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:

• Operations/Manufacturing sourcing Preferred
• Facilitates the execution and administration of stakeholder management activities to include under the direction of the Category Manager and Sr
• Serves as the interface between the functional team members to support and facilitate effective definition of and delivery of sourcing activities
• Builds strong working relationships with a variety of business unit stakeholders in order to ensure requirements and considerations are being incorporated into sourcing plans
• Works with the business units to prepare project plans for proposed sourcing activities
• Provides Category Manager and Sr
• Knowledge of PowerPoint, Strategic Sourcing process and Ariba tools preferred
• Organized (self and others)

I would like to submit my application for the strategic sourcing opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for high level education to business partners on on the overall continuous strategic sourcing process from needs identification, through supplier performance management across multiple creative agencies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint with working knowledge of Project
• Experience with reverse auctions, e-sourcing and Procurement Best Practices
• Strong negotiation experience with framework agreements across multiple categories
• Diversified experience in sales, operations, accounting, logistics and supply chain is ideal
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency using MS Office programs particularly, Excel, Access, Word and Power Point
• Willing to work flexible schedule /overtime as needed
• Supply chain knowledge including but not limited to Logistics, Procurement, supplier selection & audit, production & material planning
• Commodity knowledge including but not limited to PCB, EMS, Plastic, Sheet Metal, Die-casting, Packaging, Heatsink, and Busbar

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategic sourcing position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations based on analysis performed to category and sourcing initiatives Identify opportunity areas, such as standardization, supplier consolidation, and changes in purchasing process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Market knowledge including but not limited to Al, Copper, Steel, Plastic material
• Manufacturing/Distribution procurement experience
• Emerging market and greenfield operations experience
• Utilizes business and market data for defined categories to identify opportunities
• Manages projects of medium complexity and utilizes project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines
• Identifies, evaluates and recommends suppliers
• Develops negotiation plan and contract terms and conditions to manage risk
• Participates in and leads negotiation process

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategic sourcing position.

Previously, I was responsible for support to strategic sourcing analysts by working closely throughout the category management lifecycle to expand knowledge, capabilities, and support delivery of business objectives.

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 JDE or similar system is desirable
• Experience with ERP tandem report- building software, and/or compatible SQL database software {Access, Excel)
• Thorough comprehension and aptitude for data design, structuring, and presentation High proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft applications
• Strong familiarity with Lawson ERP system functionality/best practices and proper data maintenance
• Organize and manage supplier contracts
• Track and report supply chain savings, comparing actuals to target
• Develop and manage critical supplier relationships, increasing performance in delivery and service
• Track and report supplier key performance indicators