Category Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for deep expertise for category: develop an intimate knowledge of the business/CR operation, supply market, dynamics and latest thinking within the fieldWork with business partners to analyse and deeply understand demand.

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

• Contract execution and management (skillful application)
• Supply chain risk management (skillful application)
• Higher education in marketing, economics or business
• Excellent products and merchandising knowledge
• Significant industrial experience, involving construction / project management experience
• Good IT skills, experience with SAP would be advantageous
• Comprehensive knowledge of category related product currently available coupled with a high awareness of industry trends and new product directions
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely, accurate and actionable category performance reviews and insights to the commercial & wider management teams, including latest competitor and market trends.

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:

• Cost saving focus
• Compliance focus
• Good computer literacy MS
• Knowledge of merchandising processes, including item maintenance and promotions
• Able to function individually with minimal supervision
• Able to analyze merchandising data and communication trends
• Knowledge of candy, snacks, grocery, automotive and tobacco c-store categories
• Excellent category management skills and experience in sourcing a broad range of good and services in relevant category area

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for deep expertise within your category area, with an intimate knowledge of the supply market and key dynamics.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Source and/or negotiate a wide portfolio of corporate supplies and GNFR (goods not for resale)
• Respond to product inquiries across the enterprise related to goods and shipments
• Previous experience with outsourced relationships
• Pro-active, flexible, resilient, motivated and results oriented
• Excellent influencing, communication and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of end to end Category Management including market insight, business partnering, negotiation, on-going supplier management and governance
• Understanding of general and contract law and applying said knowledge to the review of contract
• Evidence of supporting a Category Manager through the whole life cycle, ensuring the value created in the negotiation stage hits the bottom line

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for sAP expertise to support, standardize, and improve the use of SAP throughout the (P2P) purchase-to-pay process.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Computer literate, skilled in Excel, Word, preferable Access
• Fluent in English communication, strong sourcing, communication, analytical skills, teamwork collaboration, project management, results oriented, and contracting competency
• Has developed a broad foundation in category specialist work through education and work experience
• Have a good understanding on supply chain management theories, vendor management and fundamentals learned through formal education
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbally
• Fluent English commuications skills (writing, speaking, reading and listening)
• Strong sourcing and contracting competences
• Result oriented focus

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

Previously, I was responsible for category leadership within and across the Bank’s business segments, and serve as a key contributor to a well-developed and evolving supplier management process.

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:

• Evidence of developing and implementing category strategies either in a leading or supporting role
• Management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management
• Experience in analytics, marketing ROI, and customer segmentation
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications, Micro-strategy, with excellent Excel experience
• Understanding of customer segmentation methods
• Experienced in customer dispute resolution and root cause resolution
• Research and evaluate suppliers to support strategic sourcing initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, internal customers and stakeholders