To whom it may concern,

I am writing this cover letter to express my interest in applying for the Purchasing Specialist job within Smith & Co., Inc. in Santa Monica, CA as I am confident that I possess everything required to execute the role and all associated tasks successfully. Moreover, I believe that I would be a great contribution to your team and would also meet all assigned targets and objectives.

My name is Bastian Fessler and I am a Certified Purchasing Manager possessing excellent analytical skills and the crucial ability to think critically and solve complex problems. At ABB, Inc., where I worked for more than 3 years, I was mainly in charge of assessing and evaluating the company's procurement needs and goals, preparing and planning purchases, and implementing new procurement methods. On top of that, I identified and communicated with potential business partners, conducted detailed demand/supply research, and monitored incoming and outgoing products. Throughout the years, I have demonstrated numerous times that I am a reliable individual and a great team player with a pro-active approach. Furthermore, I have won the Employee of the Year Award once for achieving extraordinary results.

Next, I am a native German speaker with a proficiency in English and a basic knowledge of French. With a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami, I am educated in other fields of business as well. At the university, I was engaged in multiple extracurricular activities and I also served as a Social Media Account Manager for 1 year. Finally, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in person in order to discuss the job and my qualifications in more detail in person. I can be contacted at any time at 555-555-5555 or via email at hello@kickresume.com. Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Bastian Fessler