Strategic Sourcing Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for functional and technical strategic sourcing and procurement expertise in various categories and develop, manage, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives.

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

• Positive support to develop creative solutions in a team environment
• Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Office applications, Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point
• Procurement related certifications
• Work with Strategic Sourcing Manager and applicable BU's to issue RFQ's, negotiate, award, and update contracts within assigned commodities for the NA region
• Manage metal value update process in North America
• Review open orders reports for each supplier and update, expedite, reschedule where necessary
• Work with Metals Technical team to drive savings through alloy change projects
• Lead/participate in scorecard feedback sessions for strategic suppliers

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the strategic sourcing analyst position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for supporting documentation (contracts, engagement attachments, order forms) to broader Global Sourcing and Procurement staff as needed.

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

• Assists with the review and validation of savings calculations, various metrics and dash boarding used to track sourcing initiatives, savings generated and variance to goals
• Researches and analyzes new reporting requirements and new category spending
• Keeps the team informed of all relevant information and shares knowledge/expertise
• Experience would include financial analysis
• Develop supply chain strategy around RAIL global footprint
• Act as point person for all tooling associated with NPI projects
• Relevant experience in aviation or a similar industry
• Experience with Source to Pay technology platforms

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic sourcing leadership for all direct material commodities and indirect spend categories across Beckman Coulter Dx specified regions.

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:

• Review and process change orders in SAP PR2
• CPM/CPSM preferred
• Experience with sourcing & procurement technology (Ariba or equivalent)
• Experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft or equivalent)
• Demonstrated expert level experience in data analysis and data management using MS Excel and/or MS Access
• Project management experience in a leadership capacity
• High-end jewelry manufacturing experience
• Professional qualification / certification from related professional body, (ISM – CPM / CSCP or CPIM, APICS)

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

Previously, I was responsible for effective and responsive support for both Proposal and Project Execution teams in supplier identification, category expertise, and sourcing strategies for assigned categories and supply base.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience using technology to support business processes
• Experience creating interactive data visualizations
• Experience building reports and working with large data sets
• Power BI, Tableau, Qlik
• Experience with an ERP system (preferred SAP)
• Work well with ambiguity and can translate users’ needs into results
• Provides a range of analytical support to strategic sourcing management, category teams and various business partners using specialized MS Access databases and/or internal systems
• Designs and develops monthly reports from the database(s) to meet the changing needs of Senior Management, Sourcing Professional and US & CDN Finance and various Lines of Business

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

Previously, I was responsible for deep functional and technical strategic sourcing, procurement and negotiation expertise within IT categories including hardware, software, data center hosting, telecom, network and develop, manage, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives through on-going market and spend analysis;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Expert level understanding of contract terms
• Understands all components in managing projects and can lead a team through a highly complex project
• Analyze and understand BU’s commodities spend and current HCC supply base
• Develop and drive strategy for commodities on a EMEA level in-line with BU’s needs
• Keep regular contact with BU Procurement teams (Procurement head, Comm
• Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities
• Collect all necessary data from BU, run RFQ with LCL suppliers, create a summary for BU
• Lead negotiations and manage suppliers in RFQ and sampling phase