Operational Buyer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for purchasing support for Equipment Manufacturing to ensure continuous flow of required materials and Procurement representation and participation in all issues related to meeting business requirements.

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

• Provide Leadership of the spare parts room ensuring inventory accuracy is maintained
• Manage phase-in / phase-out of production components to minimize obsolescence
• Provide support in achieving supplier performance goals for delivery performance
• Manage material procurement quantities/timing to meet production goals
• Propose opportunities for continuous improvement through Process Excellence/LEAN and participate in the DMAIIC process
• Identify innovation opportunities & lead/support initiatives to apply supplier driven innovation to internal products/processes
• Strong mechanical, aptitude able to translate technical requirements into purchased and stocked items
• Experience in electrical and machine controls component purchasing

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

Previously, I was responsible for direct and indirect purchasing support as needed to matrixed New Product Introduction Teams working on both instruments and consumables.

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

• Computer literate, to include advanced Excel skills
• BE Mechanical / Production / Electrical
• An equivalent combination of training and work experience might also be considered
• SCMP Designation, PMAC Certificate or equivalent would be an asset
• Knowledge of safe work practices, HACCP & GMPs, an asset
• Sound understanding and application of buying principles and ethics
• Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to service and construction procurement

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching and mentoring to the broader team of Procurement Specialists, Analysts, Service Representatives and Purchasing Agents.

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:

• Experience with best in class maintenance techniques including, Autonomous Maintenance, and TPM
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and a parts inventory/maintenance tracking system
• Demonstrated negotiation skills to source and deliver necessary parts when given short notice of a need
• Exceptional organizational skills (maintain comprehensive records and a parts inventory)
• A strong working understanding of maintenance parts, tools and supplies and their potential usage
• Experience in using Oracle and MP2 systems
• Fluent in usage of MS Office applications
• Self-disciplined in acting up to established process’ and procedures

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to Purchasing staff concerning, Design Change Instructions, Change Order’s, filing and distribution of procurement records.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• High level of communication skills and attitude to effectively moderate problem resolution utilizing proper stakeholders
• Problem solving behaviour
• Mechanical, electrical technical knowledge and understanding of supply chain management
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Resilient, self-motivated and able to work well under pressure
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Is assertive, optimistic and open to change

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

Previously, I was responsible for sourcing & purchasing service to internal & external customers to meet their indirect goods or services needs with proper price, timely delivery and proper way.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products
• Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma concepts and tools
• Experience analyzing industry trends and conditions to inform sourcing strategies
• Purchase orders monitoring
• Daily communication with suppliers
• Close cooperation with different functions within organization
• Taking corrective and improvement actions to optimize order fulfillment process
• SAP parameter and logistics views maintenance