Tactical Buyer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for tactical support to ensure suppliers meet their commitments in providing materials or services to manufacturing facilities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Verify the input in the questionnaire against the submitted additional documents
• Analyze and review questionnaire and additional documents, in particular for red flags
• Fluent Nordic
• Collaboration/teaming techniques
• Knowledge of Business Organization and Processes, Work instructions
• Familiarity with Accounts Payable processes, Master Data, Supply Chain preferred
• Experience with compliance/audit area or anti-bribery legislation big advantage (nice to have)
• Experience in SAP SRM and other enterprise applications will be an advantage

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a monthly report on activities, sourcing initiatives, vendor analysis and issue resolution to the Business Services Sourcing Lead.

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

• Tools-Knowledge of procurement tools and systems procurement techniques
• Client Interaction-experience in conveying messages in an external environment managing conflict internally and externally
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft office suite software
• Knowledge of supplier and component qualification processes
• Knowledge of supplier performance management practices, including supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Direct experience working with suppliers from low cost regions (India, China, Eastern Europe)
• Advanced written and spoken German language
• Advanced written and spoken English language

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

Previously, I was responsible for purchase order status to the internal customer (requestor and/or receiver of goods and services).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fluent English and Arabic (French will be an asset)
• Ideally industry related knowledge
• GCSE Maths & English at C or higher
• Acknowledged and recognised buying experience within an electro-mechanical environment
• Experience in SAP SRM and other enterprise applications advantage Novartis is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons
• Able to drive the sourcing activity independently
• Knowledge in ARIBA is preferred
• Knowledge in SAP and Business Object would be preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for continual support to Sourcing & Commodity Teams, Customer Service Delivery Team, repair facilities, Suppliers, and Customers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good negotiation, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Good in Microsoft Excel ( V-lookup and Pivot)
• Focus on performance and delivery of accurate and timely results
• Experience in managing stake holders in matrix organization in an international environment
• Proficient in MS Office tools, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint 365, OneNote
• Familiarity with Purchase Orders and Fulfillment
• Understanding of IT hardware and software
• Preferences include demonstrated knowledge and experience with Procurement lifecycle processes and operations strong analytical, communication and cross-group collaboration skills

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support and expertise in specific sourcing projects together with the Sourcing Team if upon assessment of project complexities and specifics, support and/or presence is required.

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:

• Microsoft Office on an intermediate level
• Results and process driven
• Strong computer skills, specifically with EXCEL, database analysis, and experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong Knowledge of supply chain principles and sourcing
• SVHC compliance experience is preferred (Substance of very high concern)
• Negotiates for best price and pursue cost reductions
• Reduce supplier lead-times and improve on-time deliveries
• Monitor supplier performance to standard and coordinate corrective action, and identify potential new suppliers and participates in their evaluation