Supplier Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for close coordination with Procurement Agents, Program Leaders, Supplier Quality (SQ) Management and other functional stakeholders in development of strategy and deployment is required and critical.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Update credit balances monthly and assist in preparing numbers for month end journal entries
• Assure process consistency with VWGoA and relevant Supplier Readiness/Kaufteilemanagement Group requirements
• Gatekeeper of information regarding production milestones, sample dates, volumes and capacities, suppliers and their supply chain with sub-suppliers, scope of supply, and any technical or quality issues for the components
• Analysis of supplier production schedules and sample delivery date commitments
• Representation of Supplier Readiness/Kaufteilemanagement in internal meetings, presentations and Pilot Halls
• Perform commitment meetings and prepare supplier reviews with product management and other departments
• Perform and report supplier and tool check visits
• Track and control B-releases, tool schedules, key parts and their first sample deliveries

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for quality management and mfg capability support in supplier strategy and supplier selection processes to the strategic buyers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience leading / conducting price negotiation, price analysis, cost analysis
• Experience negotiating exceptions to terms and conditions
• Experience collaborating with the operational area and lead the development of statements of work (SOW) that are complete and capture all requirements
• Experience developing and fielding proposals
• Experience developing, negotiating, implementing Long-Term Agreements for both material and services
• Experience communicating and presenting effectively to executive staff
• Experience with concepts, practices, and standards in lean inventory management and modern supply chain management environment
• Experience developing, and managing routine and strategic relationships with suppliers

In response to your job posting for supplier specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for support to various operation and supply chain activities to ensure ample coverage and support for engineering projects and product release activities as related to supplier management.

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:

• Monitor of creation and preparation of tools, machinery and equipment, and process optimization measures, monitor of the on schedule delivery of components and samples
• Timely and accurate maintenance of departmental systems and databases (GSIS )
• Experience in Press Shop and Tool Shop business
• Knowledge of metal stamping tool design, building and try out
• Knowledge tooling costs and cost drivers
• Willingness to travel north American and international
• Experience with EDI connectivity
• Knowledge and experience in compliance principles, SOP/process development and implementation

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership direction to Strategic Commodity Management Team and authorize Company-Wide agreements of direct sourcing and procurement activities　.

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

• Written and oral communication skills that reflect logical thinking and are accurate, concise, persuasive and customer-service oriented
• Advanced competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
• Basic competency in project management software, including Microsoft Project
• Basic competency in process documentation software, including Visio
• Experience managing EDI related projects and working in a team environment
• Testing and control of raw materials, finished product, and processing ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable government regulations
• Chemical/Metallurgical Processes, , laser machining
• Experience subcontracting / procuring in an ITAR environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for quality/compliance support to the wider Supplier Relationship Management, Global Procurement, Supply Chain and MT teams in support of new projects, technical transfers programs, supplier selection programs, investigations, validation programs etc.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of procurement, subcontracting, and/or contracting in a federal government regulated environment
• Experience with MRP systems/processes
• Proven experience subcontracting /procuring in a FAR, DFARS, environment
• Experience in supplier development and performance improvement
• Super User of Microsoft Excel, Project, Visio, Access
• Experience subcontracting / procuring in a FAR, DFARS, ITAR, environment
• Experience collaborating with the operational area and leading the development of statements of work (SOW) that are complete and capture all requirements
• Level 4 Procurement or Subcontracts Certification