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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 20 years of experience in purchasing and procurement. I have applied my skills and knowledge toward optimizing efficiency throughout daily operations in a wide array of industries. To complement this background, I possess dynamic negotiation, interpersonal and organizational abilities.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Results oriented Professional possessing 20+ years of purchasing experience across various industries.

• Excellent procurement abilities, with a proven track record of steering projects to an on time completion.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of multiple industries, including food ingredients, production equipment, vehicles and heavy construction supplies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to anticipate, meet and exceed client expectations in a proactive and courteous manner.
• Skilled in budget management, R&D of product/packaging lines and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage aggressive negotiation tactics to ensure favorable outcomes throughout vendor interactions.

The Roman Agency, Mercer, PA 2016-Present

Farmers Insurance Group, Pittsburgh, PA 2013-2014

Licensed Insurance Producer

• Leverage strong interpersonal and sales abilities to grow existing customer base.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relationships; rapidly build rapport and make individualized product/service recommendations to promote satisfaction.
• Thoroughly review all documentation to ensure quality control.

General Electric Transportation, Grove City, PA 2014-2015

Material Planner/Scheduler

• Collaborated extensively with team members to ensure all scheduling and follow up for large diesel engine parts was completed on time.
• Oversaw all project phases ranging from production to shipping and distribution for $5M in parts quarterly.
• Streamlined process improvement initiatives, resulting in increased company revenue.

Clearwater Construction Inc., Mercer, PA 2012-2013

Purchasing/Procurement

• Leveraged strong purchasing skills to buy, organize and track materials/equipment for heavy bridge construction statewide.
• Maintained adherence to policies, permitting requirements and procedures on each job site.

US Investigation Services, Boyers, PA 2011-2012

Material Analyst

• Utilized strong analysis and investigative skills to complete thorough Federal background checks.

Polar Bear, Inc., Mercer, PA 1994-2010

Purchasing Manager/Operations Manager

• Obtained valuable exposure to best purchasing processes, with associated responsibilities including oversight of sourcing, packaging and manufacturing.
• Maintained quality control throughout day to day operations.
• Demonstrated organizational abilities while scheduling services/installations for food service customers.
• Used various material planning software to complete daily tasks.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Indiana University of PA, Indiana, PA; 2011

Supervisory Skills Certificate, Manufacturer s Association of Northwest PA, Erie, PA

Assistant Football Coach, Mercer High School, Mercer, PA; 1996-Present

President, Mercer Girls Basketball Boosters, Mercer, PA; 2014-Present