Sourcing Buyer Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership for strategic sourcing – qualified supply network, business continuity, supplier risk management – capacity & financial, logistics, contract management, supplier commercial negotiations, cost/spend management, supplier on boarding/off boarding, lead/response time optimization and resource management decisions.

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:

• Support (LATAM) Category Management in developing Category Sourcing Strategies and Plans, provide country-specific requirements and take care of implementation within the country, drive (contract) compliance and regional Supplier and Contract Management
• For Country Specific Spend to evaluate and select new Vendors (gatekeeping), negotiate and agree terms and conditions and contracts
• Experience working independently in a multi-talk environment
• Able to maintain a mature problem solving attitude while dealing with interpersonal conflict, hostility or time demands
• Commodity specific product knowledge preferred
• Math aptitude preferred
• Tolerance of Ambiguity preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills in communications, contract law, strategic planning and supplier relations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership for strategic sourcing – qualified supply network, business continuity, supplier risk management – capacity & financial, contract management, supplier commercial negotiations, cost/spend management – TCA assurance, supplier on boarding/off boarding, lead/response time optimization and resource management decisions.

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 understanding and proven experience with low cost country sourcing and category strategy development in a global environment
• Strong commodity expertise beneficial in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
• Excellent Microsoft PC and SAP skills and experience
• Solid engineering, critical thinking, and analysis skills
• Demonstrated success in dealing with complex negotiations, legal issues, and large multi-national contracts
• Proven track record in facilitation and project management skills to lead multi-disciplined teams, drive consensus, and coordinate implementation of sourcing strategies in a timely and effective manner
• Normal office working conditions apply, with necessity to go into manufacturing, development and laboratory areas both on-site and at suppliers’ works
• Work experience in sourcing indirect commodities related to engineering, construction, or manufacturing operations

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

Previously, I was responsible for commodity and supplier leadership through proactive pursuit of Low Cost Region (LCR) sourcing, formal supply agreements, Vendor-Owned-Managed-Inventory (VOMI), Supplier Rationalization/Optimization, and Supplier Risk Management activities.

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:

• Accurate and continuous collection and reporting of requisitions managed and contracts concluded
• Assist sources during RFP/RFI/bidding process
• Experience or good understanding of electronic sourcing or procurement tools (SAP, PeopleSoft, Ariba)
• Maintaining relationships with existing vendors while seeking new ones
• Demonstrated experience with Coupa preferred
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supplier risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and cost reduction methodologies
• Strong skills in negotiations, influencing, communication and presentation, troubleshooting and problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise for strategic sourcing - qualified supply network, business continuity, supplier risk management – capacity & financial, logistics, contract management, supplier commercial negotiations, cost/spend management – TCA assurance, supplier on boarding/off boarding, lead/response time optimization and resource management decisions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Broad knowledge and experience across Indirect spend categories and commodity
• Demonstrated strong negotiating skills with suppliers
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with all levels of organization and suppliers
• Knowledge of best in class sourcing procedures and practices
• Minimum High School diploma, some college coursework preferred
• Prior knowledge and experience of procurement processes
• Experienced and knowledgeable with systems and data entry skills
• Comfortable in communicating and working with stakeholders across the organization

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership for strategic sourcing - qualified supply network, business continuity, supplier risk management – capacity & financial, logistics, contract management, supplier commercial negotiations, cost/spend management, supplier on boarding/off boarding, new product introduction (NPI), lead/response time optimization and resource management decisions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in managing and resolving commercial and contractual issues with suppliers and subcontractors, including claims and change orders
• Previous leadership and/or management experienced preferred
• Recognized team player, able to build a network to support business goals
• Collaborative and able to interact with proximity
• An analytic and pro-active business style
• Is highly articulate and able to build a compelling argument and forge consensus
• Confident and is able to challenge ideas and defend a point of view
• Able to bring a practical view to solving the most complex problems