Procurement Associate Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for l1 user assistance for SAP Ariba sourcing, contracting and supplier management activities (cross Group with focus on Corporate areas).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and JDE/Oracle knowledge
• Eye for detail and accuracy of information
• In-depth experience in pharmaceutical industry or animal health
• PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management
• Thorough working knowledge of Purchasing Services to include food, general, and medical supplies, equipment and startups for new buildings
• Properly prioritize daily activities
• Experience in managing a purchase card program preferred
• DSSI and AX experience preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for delivery assurance, cost management and use their experience and industry leading tools to ensure 100% on-time delivery and quality.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Use analysis results to help develop recommendation to improve P2P processes, operational, and strategic sourcing activities
• Speak and present with ease in one-to-one, small and large group situations
• Ensure Global Procurement SharePoint sites are properly managed and maintained, or created if needed
• Participate in research of best practices, industry trends, to help improve the delivery of financial analysis and decision support
• Current undergraduate (Junior or Senior) or graduate student in a business related field
• Work with internal clients for material and service requisition
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best price for materials and services
• Effectively utilize system (SAP) for spot or agreement maintenance to allow automatic issuance of purchase orders (call-off), goods/services receipt and payments

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

Previously, I was responsible for supply market insight on categories/commodities, supply markets and industry to drive better decision making, business benefits and risk reduction.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Negotiates issues / claims resolutions for critical items
• Serves as the Point of Contact (POC) for the site assign
• Supervises Procurement Technician
• Pursue harmonization process across the McPherson site
• Keeps abreast of market trends and anticipates emergency conditions (Ex
• Participates in expert and site teams related to area of responsibility
• Assure Purchase to Pay (P2P) process is carried out in area of responsibility
• Participate on the approval process of the Contractors Pre-Qualification Program and the vendor approval/qualification process

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for responsive support for the broader SAP Ariba Spend and Supplier Analysis as well as the SAP Ariba Buying team with daily tasks related to services delivery.

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:

• Coordinate and complete financial reporting activities, analyze data, and assure tasks are executed in quality and timely manner in support of achieving Global Procurement performance against targets
• Maintain and apply a strong and current knowledge of Procurement & Finance systems and associated Business Intelligence tools as a regular part of the role to best support reporting, financial analysis and problem solving activities
• Work and develop relationships with other teams such as GP Business Process & Operations, GP Sourcing colleagues, Finance, and Business Technology (BT) to understand the diverse requirements of the Sourcing and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and systems, to identify and complete investigations of data trends and outliers to determine root causes of issues and recommend and track the implementation of solutions
• Package and present results of analysis, recommendations, benefits and risks in clear & useful manner
• Use analysis results to develop recommendation to improve P2P processes, operational, and strategic sourcing activities
• Be an articulate communicator with effective interpersonal skills
• Speak, present, and facilitate with ease in one-to-one, small and large group situations
• Contribute at team meetings and, at times, present to different audiences, as appropriate

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for deep category insight and expertise through understanding of costs, cost drivers, market, industry and supplier variables.

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

• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with short- and long-range planning techniques
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is preferred
• Knowledge of other UN Language will be an asset
• Relevant academic background at minimum Masters level within Business or Finance
• Strong accounting skills (Procurement and Accounts Payable)
• Strong project management skills, including strong change management skills
• Strong proven people and performance management skills