Supplier Lead Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for contracts management, procurement DOA and Ariba Contracts Management design expertise and is responsible for controlling the procurement template, workflow design and generating and approving enhancement requests on behalf of the function globally and to assure compliance and synchronization with approved global procurement policies and procedures.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ideally experience in Procurement
• Broad knowledge of spend management strategies and/or procurement, sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management
• Leadership skills or project management skills
• General understanding of accounting principles and intermediate mathematics
• Solid understanding of PPAP and run at rate requirements
• Understanding and practical application of fundamental quality tools and statistics used for problem solving
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and/or CQE certification area
• Excellent influencing and engagement

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

Previously, I was responsible for program leadership necessary to integrate the engineering, production, planning, manufacturing, and procurement groups to assure product quality, delivery and cost achieve business and customer expectations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Provide business and technical advice on a wide variety of information security issues, concerns, and problems related to supplier IT risks
• Be an in-house subject matter expert who diligently assists with the improvement of Supplier IT Risk Management programs at Altria
• Be a visible advocate for the IT Risk Management department, gaining widespread support of and compliance with supplier information security requirements
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certifications preferred
• Prior experience and leadership in aggressively managing cost, supplier negotiations, conflict management, business relationship management
• Facilitation skills – presenting, training
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering preferably Mechanical/Industrial or equivalent
• ASQ Certifications desirable

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

Previously, I was responsible for education during the on boarding process of new providers and managers as it relates to Part A and Part B documentation and coding requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supply chain management and subsequent source change execution cycle
• Consolidating our presence to ensure we provide current and future customers with the products and service levels necessary to maintain and grow market share
• Developing and successfully implementing the business plan
• Achieving growth and financial targets
• A confident communicator at all levels, and able to develop and lead a large multi-disciplined team across multiple sites
• Knowledge and experience of sales techniques
• Experience in Oracle’s procurement system, including purchase requisition, purchase order, Supplier Master, and business intelligence
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices (VSM, Kaizen, SMED, Pull Systems)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and guidance to accountants in the preparation of Application for Payments on Target Cost contracts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understands the Development Process Procedure (INPro)
• Knowledge of ISO/TS requirements and procedures
• Engage suppliers internal stakeholders with communications on a continuous basis
• Provides analytical guidance to project team
• Animal Husbandry or (farm) Milk Production
• Experience in designing, setting up and running a full quality assurance function
• Developing and deploying global strategies and driving transformational change
• Strong Cocoa industry and sanitation expertise

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

Previously, I was responsible for continuing training for Client and Professional Service teams as it relates to new or updated Supplier features/functionality.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of Quality standards like ISO-9001, API-Q1
• Auditing background utilizing ISO 9001
• Knowledge of various quality system methodologies 8D, Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledgeable in the use of GD&T and be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Proven track record in supplier development and improvement activities
• Strong background in the development and deployment of Statistical Process Control
• Supplier Management experience, Supplier Risk experience, or Procurement experience preferred
• Experience working with Archer or similar GRC (Governance, risk management, and compliance) tool preferred