Sourcing Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for role-model leadership in driving change to achieve continuous improvement through Lean best practices in Warehousing, Material Flow and Logistics.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in managing large scale, cross-country projects and programs to improve performance and deliver service
• Intermediate knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contracts
• Good understanding of the dynamics of sourcing management at a regional level
• Proven track record of developing internal & external relationships
• Experience with company launches into social media
• Strong Fundamental understanding of all web 2.0 capabilities and SEO
• Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM)

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to procurement and cross-functional teams in the process of contracting for goods/services to ensure correct procurement processes are followed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience and expertise with supplier contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal and business risk
• Experience with sourcing and procurement systems and tools
• Technical and professional knowledge – demonstrated understanding and application of procurement and contracting principles and best practices
• Problem analyzer and decision maker – effectively searches and uses industry and market insights
• Proven innovator – expert in identifying and implementing change management and business process transformation
• Strategic thinker – thinks conceptually beyond day-to-day business realities
• Team builder – builds strategic partnerships with internal clients and vendors
• Skilled communicator – communicates complexity with clarity and ease

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

Previously, I was responsible for strategic and tactical guidance to the sourcing team for complex product and service sourcing activities based on best practices.

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:

• Build dual or preferred supplier base programs with the business
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and work together on opportunities
• Conduct and build Supplier Management (monitor, report, coordinate and continuously improve supplier relationships)
• Resin, plastics and/or chemical negotiation experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated abilities to implement process change improvements and best practices
• Proven expert negotiator (contract terms/conditions and pricing) for Software, Professional Services, Staffing, Consulting and other indirect spend products and services)
• Experience with regulatory requirements related to vendor management
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment and flexibility with changing priorities on a daily basis

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends and dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives within designated spend/category categories.

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:

• Extensive experience researching, developing, negotiating and preparing complex contract specifications and agreements
• Proven experience in a global procurement environment
• Strong interpersonal and consultant type skills in managing various client dynamics and effectively interfacing with multiple levels of management within a diverse organization
• Demonstrated success facilitating and influencing positive change with internal business partners
• Proficient in Costpoint and Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Builds strong working relationships with business unit stakeholders in order to ensure requirements and considerations are being incorporated into category management and sourcing plans
• Works with the business units to prepare project plans for proposed Procurement activities and makes sure all stakeholders understand timelines and assignments Manages communications with business unit stakeholders, including regular project updates and executive updates as needed
• Provides COE Lead with resource estimates and progress updates on integrated, large-scale programs

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership on Supplier Quality Management and Post Market Surveillance quality systems development, improvement programs and/or projects involving department or cross- functional teams.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Ensure best landed cost by selecting most cost competitive technologies and manufacturing technologies
• Understanding the big picture, identify key things for success
• Co-operative with positive and open-minded attitude
• Dedicated and thrive on working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
• Experience in consumable product categories such as Grocery, Personal Care, Beauty, Health & Wellness, and Baby
• Build relationships and collaborate
• Experience managing, leading and developing others
• Very strong knowledge of Procurement & Accounting concepts, ERP systems, RFx processes, Contracts and T&C’s and generally accepted purchasing principles