Director, Vendor Management Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for director, vendor management, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for repeatable, best-in-class vendor management processes for all Information Technology suppliers providing complex IT services, hardware, software and consultative capabilities.

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

• An aptitude and/or experience for / with procurement, legal and finance matters as the role will cross into all areas
• PMP and/or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.­ This role will be heavy on data, data analysis and statistics
• Good comprehension of vendor management terms and concepts
• Experience in leveraging resources in a global environment without direct reporting responsibility/authority
• Requires problem solving abilities at both strategic and operational levels
• Preferably be knowledgeable in the Mail/Logistics industries
• Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in pricing, account management would be advantageous
• Experience in Service providers, supplier, vendor management

In response to your job posting for director, vendor management, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for thought leadership and ownership of Vendor Management Teamsinternal tools and processes actively suggesting areas of improvement.

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:

• Intuitive sense of translating internal business requirements into language that vendors understand and which they can measure
• Capacity to design performance measurement systems and the leadership to get all parties to implement change
• Preferred experience with vendor management within healthcare industry
• Preferred experience with vendor identification, selection, and negotiation process
• Thorough knowledge of vendor management practices
• Certification by AHRMM, IACCM ISM, and/or NCMA preferred
• Proven experience in process improvement, budget control, performance analysis, and contract management
• Previous experience developing and implementing procurement strategies

Please consider me for the director, vendor management opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic direction for Compliance Vendor Management Program, including building new and enhanced processes, procedures and vendor risk evaluations.

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

• Comfortable with engaging both senior and junior level personnels, internal and external
• Exposure to postal/eCommerce and Supply Chain activities in Asia Pacific region
• Experience with diversity of countries and cultures
• Financial Management (Budgets) experience
• Sourcing and Contracting experience focused on IT services - hardware and software
• Knowledge of lean six sigma tools would be highly desirable
• Strong focus on the Client experience, to ensure consistent delivery of information, service and decisions to our Clients, Benefits Administrators, Claimants and Benefiticiaries
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management, specifically focused on cost and benefit analysis and successful delivery of operational improvements and return on investment

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director, vendor management position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for management level reporting on the score carding of Vendors and status of IT Vendor Management activities on a regular basis by monitoring vendor metrics and staff activies.

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:

• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Communicate Effectively with all levels including senior executives - Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ensure all Written Supervisory Procedures, Legal documentation, Process Maps and System access requirements are up to date
• Participation in lender relationship calls
• Involvement in the current taxation initiatives in conjunction with the Tax Utility group
• Provide ops support for IT developments
• Prior experience in managing complex vendor management relationships
• Understanding of the integration of vendor product and service delivery with internal IT systems

I would like to submit my application for the director, vendor management opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training, content, processes, and best practices to support our Vendor Management team for their first 60-90 days in the role.

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:

• Program development and implementation principles
• Deep market knowledge of IT products and services (software and hardware) and current trends (cloud, digital and agile)
• Previous experience in proposals with Vendor Management and Subcontractors, either as a subject matter expert or as a part of the proposal development team
• APMP Foundation certification or equivalent professional certifications preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in the management of multi-site contact/operations centers
• Proven experience in translating technology solutions into actionable plans to achieve efficiency and effectiveness ·
• Excellent consensus building and negotiation skills
• Strong communication, presentation, influence and negotiation skills