Global Procurement Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for input to the procurement data strategy, data model, governance and processes for effective enablement of digital transformation.

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:

• Helps create and package content for maximum insight in a manner consistent with Bain’s professional standards guidelines
• Manages, designs and maintains Procurement Product Pages on Bain’s intranet
• Helps identify leading Procurement experts and develop credentials materials on key trending topics within the Practice
• Interest in procurement optimization is beneficial
• Global Travel Professional (GTP) Certification preferred
• High level of proficiency with Systems and Excel including, processing large volume data and interfacing with corporate reporting systems
• Working knowledge of material planning
• In-depth knowledge of procurement and global sourcing

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for and ensures the execution of the strategy of a procurement family throughout the network of regional and country procurement domain managers and lead buyers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated performance of talent management, people development and resources management
• Influences cross-functional partners with knowledge of the supply landscape to drive strategy
• Prior talent management, people development and resource management experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a cross company and/or cross matrix environment managing large complex projects strongly preferred
• Builds supplier relationships and influences long-term supplier partnerships and innovation
• Strong written and oral communication skills, decision making/problem solving and influencing, team building skills, and strong analytical skill set
• Utilizes depth of knowledge to gain insights which produce competitive advantage
• Strategic and analytical thinker including creating contingency for high risk issues

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for updates as necessary to Procurement Leadership and/or Procurement governance bodies (such as the Roche Procurement Committee).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced level of knowledge in complex purchasing and procurement organizations
• International working experience in a purchasing organization
• Seasoned professional with methodical approach
• Leadership and people development skills in complex matrix organizations
• Possess a ‘customer first’ attitude
• Possess personal and professional integrity beyond reproach
• Leadership skills to develop and strengthen the procurement team
• Business and Political Savvy

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction within the European procurement team and across Local procurement teams relevant to global sourcing and supplier management.

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

• Mastery of purchasing knowledge, and the understanding of “best value” sourcing decisions
• Experience in various methodologies for measuring the value of procurement decisions, both financially and qualitatively
• CPM or equivalent certification preferred
• Previous experience as a project assistant is advantageous preferably within the Pharmaceutical industry
• Pro-active and self-driven with a positive mindset
• Timeliness and correctness of work according to the requirements
• Hands on knowledge of variety of contract negotiation strategies global nuances
• Basic contracting exposure and familiarity with legal terminology

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic Sourcing & Procurement and other co-workers timely with high-quality data analysis, reports and other deliverables.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Business coursework experience preferred
• Project management abilities/experience
• Track-record of demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit in fast-paced environment
• Manage non-IT commodities (e.g., marketing, facilities, consulting, data, insurance) globally
• Create and continually review a robust and forward-looking commodity plan that uses the full range of supply and demand-side levers
• Develop influential senior level relationships with IT businesses and global functions
• Focus on solutions built around Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Financial Services experience preferred, but we would consider someone from a medium-large multinational organization