Procurement Professional Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the procurement professional position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for supply chain support to clients and ensure that corporate and local procurement policies, procedures and guidelines are followed.

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 writing contracts in a procurement function
• A relevant procurement qualification is advantageous
• Enthusiasm for work and confidence to interact with senior leaders from different departments
• A professional attitude and an interest in Procurement as a function
• Able to work independently and set goals
• Flexibility to travel overseas
• Analytical skills and proficiency in working with electronic documents Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
• Being an expert on procurement and act as a subject matter expert

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

Previously, I was responsible for superior logistics procurement sourcing resource ensuring satisfaction to division supply chain leads and Abbott providers:.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Buid and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• Experience with opportunity diagnostic, purchase to pay (P2P) and procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, and contract management
• Knowledge of technology applications enabling procurement and strategic sourcing
• Requires a working knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Should have Proven knowledge of BOND and SAP
• Strategic sourcing and category management expertise in the procurement of legal, consultancy or marketing services
• Finely tuned negotiation skills and a strong cost reduction track record
• Resilience and the confidence to challenge where appropriate

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for eRP and process expertise and consultancy to Supply Chain Management and Operations to achieve next level ERP process optimization.

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

• Demonstrated Application of Project Management Skills, Supplier Performance Management, Category Strategy Development & Application, Sourcing, Supply Chain Risk Management, Contract Execution & Management, Materials Management, Negotiating & Influencing Strategy, Financial & Change Management Skills
• Natural change agent possessing the analytical skills needed to drive organizational transformation
• Contract experience in different types of Indirect and SOW agreements
• Demonstrate delivery in a complex Indirect sourcing environment
• Experience in- “Global” Indirect Categories , Logistics, I.T
• Experience developing long range sourcing plans for assigned categories to reduce total costs, optimize value from suppliers and meet internal customer requirements
• Leverage spend analytics and market intelligence to build business cases and should cost models for profit improvement opportunities
• Execute strategic sourcing projects utilizing best practice sourcing methodology to deliver exceptional total cost value and supply assurance

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to Supply Chain Management (SCM) management and employees on interpreting procurement policies and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Drive continuous improvement via post project sourcing performance reviews
• Gather requirements and specifications from business and category experts to ensure that proposed solutions meet business needs
• Assess supplier capabilities and identify new sources of supply
• Develop sourcing strategies based on baseline data, market dynamics and business requirements
• Manages the planning and launch of RFx events, leveraging eSourcing tools as appropriate
• Supports negotiation strategy development and execution
• Develop transition plan to new supplier and support implementation
• Work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the procurement professional position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for policy guidance to the Chief of Service, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies and intra and inter- divisional/departmental policies and procedures, in relation to procurement and related functions such as contracting, logistics and/or supply chain management.

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

• Experience working in a complex matrixed organization, globally and with diversity
• Skilled negotiator/results oriented
• Understanding of market movement
• Self-motivated and assertive with internal and external contacts
• Experience working in a complex global / diverse environment
• Minimum BS in supply chain/purchasing or equivalent substantive experience
• Excellent problem solving, attention to detail, detection of patterns/trends, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Experience with Lean inventory management practices, data mining and manipulation with Microsoft and Tableau tools