Procurement Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and educate internal and external partners on procurement channel and supply chain processes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Support the own Procurement organization by implementing and maintaining various improvement initiatives to ensure harmonization of processes and implementation of best practices
• Coordinate Regional/Core Procurement to Excellence Initiative including reporting, assessment and action tracking
• Support the procurement tool landscape including the collection and sharing of good or best tool practices
• Support the procurement organization in the deployment and monitoring of procurement specific programs
• Support the procurement organization interfaces with other functions within the region or with other regions/core
• Support the procurement organization in supplier related processes, risk and opportunity management, supplier integration activities
• Support SPM/SQA Activities by managing the region wide Supplier Development and supplier
• Deploy new tools, processes and the procurement or SPM/SQA governance process

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for input and leadership to global, regional and national offices to share leading Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Analytical, data driven approach
• Proficient working knowledge of PC computing platforms, including advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
• CIPS L4 or above
• Post High School education and/or certification in related field
• Skill in contract administration and software management
• Experience with on-line procurement and accounting systems
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures as they pertain to procurement and accounting
• Experience with State of Texas Procurement laws

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for aPU supply chain compliance assistance and FAR/DFAR guidance oversight to the APU buyers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Negotiations and P2P Cycle (Procurement to Pay Cycle) activities, which includ
• Proficient in using Microsoft software
• Support SPM/SQA activities by managing the region wide Supplier Development and supplier Support Initiative by approval, planning, and budgeting, resourcing, process compliance and governance of the regional initiatives
• Support in procurement related activities
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, database tools
• Understand and apply procurement, accounting, and contract policies and procedures
• Knowledge/background in software industry products/services/applications, with in-depth knowledge of products/services/applications preferred
• Strong procurement experience with a large spend company

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

Previously, I was responsible for training, oversight, and guidance to lower-level employees which requires him/her to be very knowledgeable of the FAR/DFARS and processes and or procedures that must be met in order to be in compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Extremely detail-oriented, organized, and independent
• Proficiency in ERP (Oracle),CRM (SalesForce), and Purchasing (E-Builder) systems
• CPIM or CIPS certification
• Extensive knowledge of Purchasing and customer service procedures as normally acquired through Materials Management experience
• Review, interpret, and evaluate statistical information
• Strong presentation skills, knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Purchasing Certificate
• Experience in Research & Development procurement and engineering knowledge

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support (e.g., break/fix, how to expertise, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting) for Supply Chain applications mainly but not limited to Procurement.

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:

• Independently determine methods and procedures on new assignments
• Conduct complex analytical projects
• Understand materials planning and reporting, demand forecasting, product and materials
• Knowledge of relevant technical subject areas within information technology such as software, cyber security, hardware, and telecommunications is preferred
• Source and obtain competitive quoting for Titan America’s Florida Business Unit’s Pennsuco plant
• Review bid proposals and negotiate pricing within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Evaluate quoting, prepare analysis and recommend vendor selection
• Create and develop strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved