Procurement Assistant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for purchasing support to all Business Units and/or functional areas to ensure Procurement representation and participation in all issues related to meeting business requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assist in analysing value driven from group procurement deals
• Minimise leakage from group procurement where appropriate
• Experience managing a website Cascade or similar Content Management System is highly preferred
• Experience working in Procurement working with contracts in highly desirable
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Office
• Approve raw material invoices
• Takes into account Procurement needs and execute them under the Family Strategy
• Puts the Suppliers in competition with one another, in line with the Family Policy and applies the Acquisition process

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical training and support to departments on purchasing and contracts guidelines, policies, procedures, and statutes, as well as purchasing and contracting software systems; prepares training manuals and materials as needed;.

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:

• Proven track record of leading by example and collaborating with functional area stake holders to deliver effective cost management solutions
• Knowledge of US Government procurement procedures (FARs & AIDARs)
• Working knowledge of supply chain management and the Zambian customs clearance procedures
• Knowledge of ERP (Preferably BAAN) Knowledge of MS office and MS outlook
• Exposure to voice process will be highly preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills MANDATORY
• Experience as driver or messenger with a safe driving record
• Spanish and working knowledge of English
• University graduation from Foreign Trade, Economics, Inter Business & Administration

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for procurement support to all functional areas, ensuring procurement representation and participation in all issues related to meeting business requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Placing and maintaining purchase orders with approved suppliers (SAP)
• Completing 'On Time In Full' reporting (OTIF)
• Building and enhancing supplier relationships
• Administer the supply rebate, contractual agreements and payments
• Administer inbound deliveries
• Administer invoices and delivery paperwork
• Demonstrates flexibility, numeracy & "common sense" essential
• Analytical with strong negotiation skills essential

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for back-up for requisition generation, procurement, shipping, and receiving of site operational supplies and functional operation of site warehousing and inventory of non-capital requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Proven administration skills including key IT software capabilities
• Successful experience in managing, motivating, and mentoring a team
• Certification and/or License -- Active certifications in the fields of Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Project Management, and Engineering preferred
• Skilled in sourcing, negotiation, market/product/supplier analysis, and contract formulation
• High proficiency in Excel and SAP (or other analogous ERP system)
• Working knowledge of food and beverage/dairy plant operations
• High energy level, enthusiastically looks for opportunities to identify continuous improvement opportunities and expeditiously drives projects to completion

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for training to other functional groups to ensure appropriate awareness of procurement policies and procedures, as it relates to their functions.

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:

• Very Good command of written and spoken in English
• Energetic, working under dynamic environment and good leadership
• An energetic and creative person
• Provide general assistance to the Head of Procurement APAC
• Assist with various Procurement tasks, such as scheduling meetings, execute various workflows per Procurement requirements
• Coordinate among 13 countries in Asia Pacific
• Show good energy to bring the entire Procurement community together
• Research on business topics