Sourcing Project Manager Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and direction to the global business and staff organizations on highly complex Sourcing issues, or Sourcing Business sub-process(es).

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

• Understanding the importance of customer focus and internal stakeholder management including presentation and database application
• Extensive experience in Sourcing, such as experience in contract negotiation with suppliers
• Experience in Finance and /or Procurement
• Negotiation level in English and German
• Commercial contracting knowledge and experience
• Manufacturing or industrial operations knowledge and experience
• Experience in negotiating and facilitating full contracting processes
• Use of eProcurement/eSourcing tools such as Ariba

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for wide and deep knowledge of PMO respectively PLC processes and sub-processes as well as related PM processes.

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

• Prior work experience in Engineering or Supply Chain with a focus on strategic sourcing, project management, and/or cost sav
• CSCP or CPIM preferred (APICS)
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Power Point
• Supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, or quality control experience
• Negotiation exp with suppliers
• Experience with enterprise systems (SAP, Oracle) and Procurement / procure-to-pay tools such as
• Category Team Management

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sourcing project manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for sourcing services support including handling supplier credit management, equipment and contractor services contract management, spend analysis, sourcing processes, approval processes, sourcing savings tracking, supplier reviews, price verification and communications, resolving supplier/mill disputes and invoicing issues, managing shortages and risk management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with Asset Suite & SAP
• Experience with manufacturing cost systems
• Provide support on data and responses of public sector RFQ as pertains to commercial subcontracting
• Experience in Sourcing Project Management
• Experience in leading cross-functional and sourcing teams
• Proven project management skills and experience in working across functions, multiple sites and cultures
• Proven track record to identify and deliver significant cost reduction
• Proficient English language skills (written and spoken)

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sourcing project manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategy & sourcing, contracted & non-contracted, for specific business unit needs not managed through the Global Sourcing Team.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• B.A in Engineering with procurement related experience
• Strong project management skills and experience in leading and participating in project teams in an internal complex environment
• Expert analytic and systematic skills
• Experience in having the "Customer in focus"
• Strong customer management and leadership skills
• Fluent in English and/or other European language would be an advantage
• Collaborative in nature to ensure both internal and external stakeholders are being managed and engaged when appropriate
• Successful track record with clients

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for a global, centralized strategic sourcing vision and processes necessary to achieve the short and long term goals related to the strategies.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Developing and implementing strategy
• Regulatory (FDA)
• Konwledge about Microsoft office tools
• Proficient in using MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Acting as interface towards Corporate IT when driving sourcing related systems improvements projects
• Driving the Sub Commodity strategy development process in cooperation with the Sub Commodity owners
• Supporting the Handshake process between Global Purchasing and the Business Units
• Well organized.Strong attention to detail