Supplier Risk Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical assistance to the business in relation to the enterprise wide risk system (Archer GRC) and support the implementation of associated system processes / initiatives.

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:

• Can channel complex information and issues into simple easily understood information to allow good decision making
• Anticipates and identifies issues quickly, escalates appropriately
• Sound judgement – able to formulate proposals and make solid recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Prior Risk Management experience is not essential, although would be an advantage
• Includes Direct Line Management of a small team
• Works as part of a wider Risk Management community, including the Risk Academy
• Proven experience in supplier qualification and risk management
• Pragmatic result oriented manager with drive to continuously create benefits for the business

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

Previously, I was responsible for risk expertise to the business in the identification, assessment, and actioning of risk issues to drive a strong risk culture that helps achieve business objectives.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of regression analysis, (through course work or professional experience)
• Bloomberg Certified
• Ensures database(s) and structure can capture on-demand management reporting
• Assists in the maintenance of custom mapping tables/taxonomies used internally to enhance raw third-party spend data
• Provides subject matter expertise on third-party spend data (top vendor, spend category or general ledger)
• Provides advice to sourcing teams on how to use the spend databases/portal information to assess respective category spend, historic vendor spend and spend by general ledger
• Assists in maintaining North American vendor naming methodology
• Interfaces with internal SSG functional groups (Sourcing Management, Sourcing Category Teams and other Centers of Excellence) on analytical, reporting and other due diligence requests

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice and guidance to line of business LOBs on risk management matters, to drive consistent understanding and application of risk management processes.

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

• BA or BS in Engineering, Mathematics, Operations/Supply Chain, Organizational Behavior, or other related field from an accredited university
• Excellent communication skills, excellent business judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and a practical, common sense approach to getting things done
• SQL or other language
• Risk management professional with specialist third party risk management experience
• Experience in working with wide range of partners with the confidence to be able to challenge and influence external and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding Appointed Representatives requirements
• Previous risk management experience including third party risk experience
• Experience in working in large scale business that has used outsourcing model

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

Previously, I was responsible for advice and support related to policy, procedures and other general supplier risk management program related inquiries.

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

• Detailed knowledge of third party risk management and best practice
• Proven track record in risk management and executing risk management frameworks across an operation
• Experience of working with Appointed Representatives
• Proven experience in either auditing, operating controls or providing controls assurance activity over outsourcing/supplier risk management (eg Governance and Framework, sourcing / due diligence, contract negotiations, supplier management, resilience and exit strategies)
• Strong audit technical knowledge and practical understanding of supplier risk management control principals and relevant regulatory requirements
• Wider Experience of audit, in particular covering Operational Resilience, Data Management and Information Security
• Understanding of software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
• Experience with Supplier management systems strongly preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for inputs in driving the GSSC business in meeting the requirements of QBE’s Risk Management Strategy, Business Continuity Management framework, and Risk transformation programs.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience auditing physical security of suppliers and third parties
• Basic understanding of Financial Services industry, operational risk
• Customer oriented mindset with a drive to deliver high quality results
• Solid technical skills in the use of Microsoft desktop tools
• Participates as business representative or subject matter expert (SME) in competitive bid (RFx) process
• Monitors day to day operating costs and proactively identify opportunities to improve cost
• Maintains expertise in own area/procurement category and related support businesses and takes advantage of opportunities to innovate and apply knowledge to client/business partner issues
• Negotiates with or gather best pricing from external vendors while maintaining quality products, services and procedures