Materials Buyer Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to ensure that the specific supplier platform packaging materials and systems are fit for use for Contract Manufacturing/P&G Plant.

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

• Willingness to take calculated risks that benefit Mohawk
• Previous experience as a buyer in a large and complex organisation
• Strong computer skills are essential, including ERP systems, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Professional purchasing or inventory management certification is preferred
• Leadership and mentoring skills are preferred
• Good business communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary
• Previous operation experience in the steel industry (preferably melting or scrap and raw materials) preferred
• Drive for continuous improvement and results oriented

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for information to ensure that Ferro’s central supplier portfolio data base is current for all assigned categories and within assigned locations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiar with Quality Assurance and Vendor Performance standards
• Working knowledge of Vantage and or Syteline systems
• Technical or Economical background
• Petrochemical or similar industry experience
• Proven experience with handling vendor contracts
• SAP and MS Office
• Relevant experience in packaging department of a pharmaceutical facility
• Relevant experience in working with ERP/MRP systems and raising purchasing requesitions/orders

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership and supervise the development of six staff level team members with technical expertise to the materials management and material flow;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proven experience of working in a construction orientated procurement department successful track record of construction materials and plant procurement
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC software, especially SAP, Excel , Word, and Lotus Notes
• Project management, execution and or participation in large, multiple or cross-functional projects preferred
• Certifications in APICS/CPM
• Firm understanding of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Good computer skills, including excellent spreadsheet skills
• Experience in working with catalogues, baskets
• Experience in contract’s implementation

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

Previously, I was responsible for cost estimate to include services and materials and contacting vendors to verify delivery of ordered materials.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Can create competitive breakthrough strategies plan and operationalise innovative ideas
• Studying towards CIPS or MCIPS
• Working knowledge of a purchasing environment and raw material procurement (Forgings / Castings / Tube / Billets / Profiles )
• Proven track record of negotiating with suppliers
• Knowledge of metallurgy and metal forming
• Knowledge of Technical buying
• Proven track record of ETO project involvement and sourcing of ETO products
• ERP & Purchasing Systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for a central point of contact for the resolution of materials issues from production or supply base.

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

• Should be attentive to detail, flexible, open to suggestions and possess good interpersonal skills
• Experience with the Missouri Book Services TA/TA2/ARC Textbook System will be considered
• Sound knowledge of commercial practices and terms
• CFC employé de commerce or equivalent
• Work experience in Buying/Purchasing and/or Planning
• Knowledge of Purchasing systems and processes – preferably with Oracle procurement module background
• Experience of working in the Middle East essential
• Experience of operating in a free zone, preferably the Jebel Ali one desirable