Operations Buyer Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for comprehensive technical and business expertise for the SAP IHB, SAP CM and SAP BCM processes to support business partners and to ensure correct execution of payments/settlements including payments on behalf of.

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:

• Supplier performance improvement tools and techniques
• Experience with Esourcing, P2P, reverse auction, preferred
• Work experience in supply chain, purchasing, business or marketing
• Good organizational and telephone communication skills
• The buyer should work very closely with supplier to ensure the supplies come on time to factory
• He/She should closely monitor the MRP massages and act accordingly
• Good hands on experience in handling buyer activities using Oracle ERP - ASCP is preferred
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal is preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input and analysis into the continuous improvement of business processes and procedures within scope of the work team.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Innovative and analytical thinker
• Industrial engineering background and understanding of inventory control methodology (MRP) beneficial
• Familiarity with financial systems/ tools (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) preferred
• Proven experience with problem solving process
• Proven experience with DMP and MRP
• Demonstrated initiative - has track record of taking initiative to proactively solve difficult problems and lead projects
• Results oriented – has track record of delivering results, takes ownership and is accountable
• Continuous improvement oriented – participates in Kaizens, has familiarity with lean principles and how to apply them

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

Previously, I was responsible for data or reports to assist Commodity Manager as needed for analysis, process improvements, or in support of commodity strategy.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Awareness on Commercials and Leadership attributes preferred
• Experience in transverse projects
• Business acumen and proven record in transverse projects
• Financial for non- financial knowledge
• Knowledge of budgeting process (how to manage a budget, draw up a forecast)
• Leadership, independence, and initiative
• Sound knowledge of technical specifications and quality requirements
• Excellent understanding of the supply chain

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to BUS(SAP) and Shop Floor Display (MES) processes to ensure the processes are effective and efficient.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Sound knowledge of manufacturing needs and issues
• Proficiency with the Office suite
• Fluent Icelandic
• Experience with the public
• Good knowledge of technical specifications, quality and interpretation of drawings
• Understanding the supply chain
• Fluent Norwegian
• Experience with Oracle/ SAP/ other MRP systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and management of processes to optimize key business and continuously improve operations processes along with USMA, GMA and cross-functional partners.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of industrial repair parts
• Experiences with continuous improvement and supply chain optimization programs
• High attention to detail coupled with analytical, auditing and project management skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities with no impact to output, and easily adapts to frequent changes in priorities as circumstances dictate
• Recognizes situations needing immediate prioritization and takes appropriate actions leveraging established procedures and timelines
• Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional in Supply Management, or other professional certification
• Proven experience in contracting, leading and developing direct reports, and project management
• Related global procurement, production, inventory management and fulfillment experience