Senior Sourcing Manager Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for senior sourcing manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to the Operations Manager on the design and creation of sourcing specific SOPs and templates.

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

• Exhibits high levels of judgment, integrity, innovation and creativity
• Experience with scaling a contingent workforce based on the ebb and flow of demand
• Experience influencing and managing large teams of 50+ people
• Experience collaborating in an onshore-offshore model
• Experience in managing company Pcard, expense reporting, travel activities and P2P function
• Procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge, specifically with multiple retail, non-merchandise specific category sourcing expertise
• CPM/CPIM certification desirable
• Experience with overseas suppliers strongly preferred

I would like to submit my application for the senior sourcing manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to functional teams in the development of best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives.

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:

• Oversee moderately complex strategic sourcing projects, defined as primary projects of substantial monetary value, and develops formal supplier agreements
• Strong alliance management skills
• Thorough knowledge of Master Supply Agreement (MSA) content and structure, including, but not limited to, legal terms and conditions,transportation INCO terms, payment terms, SOX compliance, and, import and export regulations
• Drive sourcing requirements and supplier selection through decision matrix in support of technology development, cost reduction, and quality improvement efforts
• Pursue commercially viable suppliers
• Partner with stakeholders to assess Supply Chain risk for new sources
• Provide category-level analysis to influence sourcing decisions and ensure supplier meets the needs of customer, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and delivery requirements
• Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers

In response to your job posting for senior sourcing manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for functional leadership to marketing shared service center in Pune to ensure the building center of excellence in sales and marketing analytics.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Research and assist in selecting potential sources of services and/or materials
• Evaluate competitive offerings to determine the overall best offer for a service or product
• Skillfully apply appropriate procurement approach in negotiations
• Review and assess current supplier contractual terms and conditions to determine strategic direction and negotiation strategies
• Manage risks and protect Company intellectual property
• Manage and resolve contract differences with suppliers
• Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance, and cost containment opportunities
• Analyze category market conditions, customer requirements, pricing trends and competitive benchmarking to determine appropriate sourcing strategy

Please consider me for the senior sourcing manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for knowledge management services including support for the development and maintenance of the Project Knowledge Center, and templates and tools in line with our operating principles.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• The development and execution of sourcing plans within the factories in Malmoe and Hoekerum, Sweden
• Delivering value beyond savings by acting with commercial acumen
• Experience developing and implementing effective recruiting and sourcing strategies, processes, and procedures to support enterprise talent needs
• Demonstrated success collaborating, partnering, negotiating and influencing at all levels and across all functions of a highly matrixed environment
• Comfortable leading in a dynamic, high growth, fast pace culture that requires flexibility and tolerance for change
• In-depth knowledge of principles, methods and practices related to strategic sourcing, category management, and/or project management
• Advanced expertise in MS Office including but not limited to Excel (Pivots, Vlookup, Conditional Functions, ), Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Understands supply market dynamics in Marketing/Media and keeps informed of market conditions, technology evolution and leading sourcing activities

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise on the latest benchmarks and best practices for demand planning across the industry.

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

• Familiar with manufacturing industries of utility products, mechanical products, electrical and electronics products, components, raw and well-known of the operational linkage among sales, customer services, supply chain, production, engineering, quality
• Familiar with world leading retailers operations, and supply chain
• Come with strong sourcing network will be considered in priority
• Familiar with PC, SAP or Oracle, ERP, MRP,DRP operations
• Strong legal experience and understanding of the intricacies of structuring and drafting various agreements
• Strong conceptual thinking skills with adeptness to lead others through ambiguous and /or complex business problems
• Highly proficient at using Microsoft PowerPoint as a tool to deliver updates and facilitate decision making
• Experience in sourcing roadmap development