Manager, Strategic Sourcing Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for direction & management leadership for supplier relationships, supplier negotiations & supplier performance measurement feedback programs.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to multi-task and stay organized with various stakeholders to report to
• Able to work within a global capacity, different time zones, and be flexible with schedule changes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills – able to construct/execute multiple complex analyses (e.g TCO, NPV
• Tertiary education (business, engineering, accounting, logistics)
• Certification and/or License-- Active certifications preferred
• Knowledge of market and data analysis, supplier risk management and suppler performance, sourcing category strategy development, negotiation strategy and contract development
• Skilled in presentation development and delivery
• Skilled in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint (v-look up, index, and pivot tables)

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

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

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Evaluates suppliers based on qualitative and quantitative data gathered regarding performance, quality, competitive pricing and SLA metrics
• Promotes and maintain ethical relationships with all internal and external suppliers and customers
• Proven to lead among department peers in taking initiative and efficiently delivering timely high quality results
• Supports the implementation on ongoing Supplier Diversity Program
• Proficient at data mining, organizing and analyzing spend data to find new opportunities for strategic sourcing initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, Google+, Email Software, PC File and Internet usage
• Familiarity (but not expert knowledge) with Manpower systems preferred (e.g., Field PowerBase, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft Financials, Cognos) to allow for facilitation of business needs/considerations in projects
• Proven experience of Negotiation and Contract Management experience

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

In my 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 marketing categories.

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:

• Strong skill set with Excel, Access, and other software tools
• Strong background in Business Administration, Finance and or Project Management
• Influence/communication - establishes good relationships
• An understanding of the various Lean principals
• Project leadership experience with 6-Sigma Green Belt Certification
• APICS certified (nice to have)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies resulting in a world-class supply base that met or exceeded cost, quality, delivery and service goals
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation and problem solving skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for input to the development and implementation of strategic supplier management concepts including process characterization and control and development of long term supplier partnerships.

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:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with experience in communicating
• Continuous improvement through 80/20 analysis of purchasing functions and benefits
• Willingness to travel, primarily domestic, occasional international
• Experience in real estate and corporate sourcing categories preferred
• Skilled with technology based systems including spend analytics and procurement tools
• Indirect sourcing experience, services preferred
• Team work and Talent Management
• Excellent organizational, analytical, time-management and problem-solving skills, being able to manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently

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

In my 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 partners.

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

• Experience with sourcing components, discovering competitive options, negotiating deals
• Knowledge in contract development, including key contracting principles, standard terms, laws/regulations, and industry standards
• Construction estimating techniques and knowledge of industry costs
• Bachelors in Business, Production Management, Finance or related field
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with vendors and critical thinking skills in a fast paced work environment
• Developing the vision, strategy and implementation plan for specific key supplies to meet the strategies set forth by the Category Leads meeting the long range requirements of the business partners and deliver the maximum value for JNJ
• Develop deep supplier relationships with key suppliers to include data review and analysis, performance management and development and improvement of end to end value, and bring innovation to the business
• Partner with other functions (supplier quality, manufacturing, engineering, regulatory compliance ) during development of SKUs with external suppliers