Buying Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for resolution of Purchasing related problems with other functions within VWGoA and VW Group companies, through purchasing processes and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Developed communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Strong approach to prioritizing projects and multiple tasks to achieve productivity and business goals
• Appreciation for value of a strong business acumen and professional business ethics
• Extensive relevant experience in luxury fashion retailing, preferably within a multi-brand and/or ecommerce environment
• Extensive experience working for a global brand, with teams in multiple regions
• Entrepreneurial spirit , self-starter with the creative flair to drive a business forward
• Discreet, professional and well spoken, with strong rapport building skills
• Lead by example and through results

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for scheduling and calendar management and basic correspondence services to the team/department or manager.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Stock & Delivery Report
• Best Sellers Report
• Weekly general feedback report for Managers Meeting
• Experience of Tactical purchasing, including processes, ways of working, documentation and compliance requirements would be beneficial
• Language and cultural skills for the markets supported
• Strong delivery and analytical skills
• Solution oriented approach to change challenges
• Review Purchase Authorization and backup and issue all purchase orders, and assist in developing contract terminology for VWoA contractual major dollar commitments

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic leadership with search partners and vendors, showcasing the ability to get the most out of our partnerships to drive business results.

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:

• Possess proven experience at a senior level in a Retail/ Wholesale or similar business
• Be well honed in negotiation skills
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills to drive the performance of the team
• Coordinate purchasing activities for VWAG, VWoA and VWM
• Recommend competitive and leading edge US and Canadian suppliers for the Standard Bidders List
• Ensure that all US/Canadian suppliers are fully registered and visible on the VW Group B2B Platform
• As requested by VW Purchasing worldwide, analyze and benchmark the US/Canadian supplier community on specific material groups in the Powertrain commodities
• Initiate proposals for the most promising material groups for the annual business plan

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

Previously, I was responsible for periodic analysis by department of performance against budget/forecast and what this means in detail for the balance of the year, highlighting risks and opportunities and challenging business stakeholders (category directors) where required.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Coordinate activities and parts list for VWAG and VWM
• Participate in problem solving meetings with other areas, for example transportation or logistics
• As requested on competitive RFQs, calculate and negotiate prices in order to make the supplier globally competitive
• Identifies and researches sources for passenger car components and modules based on received inquiries by the VW Group companies
• Procure technical information such as drawings, description of applications and/or production processes and samples of current or newly developed automotive components
• Knowledge of North American supplier Base for power train commodities (Stampings, Chassis, Components)
• Sales Update Report
• Sell Thru Update Report

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for capacity planning processes and development of database for all stores and provide information to Merchandising Units.

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

• Represents VWoA at important Purchasing and Industry functions
• Experience in procurement or in related central business functions
• Develop an understanding of the Buying function and how it relates to electronic retailing and company goals
• Attend vendor, open to buy, TV programming, and Today Special meetings
• Gain an understanding of how to identify market trends for product selection
• Learn to analyze product performance and to develop future assortment build strategies
• Previous experience in Buying or Merchandising functions
• Self-starter who take ownership and initiative