Vendor Management Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for additional support as needed to the Director of IT Vendor Management in the contracting process for all Software/Hardware, Cloud/Subscription/Hosting, and Professional Services Agreements to fulfill business requirements of internal clients and ensure commercial terms are consistent with maximizing business value.

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

• Experience using office productivity software tools like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Project
• Experience with software administration and configuration
• Experience with relational databases, data analysis and report writing
• Experience in project management, programming and software development lifecycle methodologies
• Proficient in the use of PC based office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ) and strong technical skills, capable of learning new software quickly
• Comfortable communicating, partnering and driving actions with senior business leaders
• Internal experience of financial systems and finance processes
• Experience working independently in a fast paced environment similar to a high tech start-up

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

Previously, I was responsible for analysis of service level agreements (SLA’s) with vendors to ensure service levels meet expectations and that metrics are used as a tool to measure performance, where applicable.

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:

• WBT Resource Hub knowledge preferred
• Microsoft O365 Project Online knowledge preferred
• Resource management, including onboarding, off-boarding, and demand/capacity reporting
• Vendor management in a multi-vendor managed services environment
• Knowledge of existing WB processes and tools preferred
• Diplomacy when dealing with a wide variety of individuals, including executives and third party company management
• Self-starter with a relentless pursuit of accuracy and efficiency
• Good understanding of invoicing and payment terms/systems

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial Security advisory support to the business lines and functions in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations as well as group policies and guidelines.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle EBS and SAP PeopleSoft
• Rigor & Accuracy
• Proficient with Excel & PowerPoint (data management, graphs, macros, pivots)
• Experience using UCCX
• Demonstrate understanding of applicable business strategies, goals, and processes as they relate to vendor management
• Demonstrate understanding of vendor performance metrics, data, and trends
• Extensive experience in resource modeling and capacity planning

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for partner contract change requirements to the Manager, Contract Services as required to ensure contracts reflect current business requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Often acts as a technical resource to others within the market
• Anticipates market needs and proactively identifies solutions
• Seen as key team member on project teams spanning more than vendor operations
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, Access
• Intermediate level of knowledge of SQL
• Manage the contractual change management process up to execution
• Strategic contract development by renegotiation and optimizing contracts
• Contract & commercial issue escalation & resolution management (including claims)

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

Previously, I was responsible for timely and accurate external filings required by legal agreements and local laws and regulations on a consistent basis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Relationship management and good communication skills
• An understanding of the SAP procurement system would be preferred
• Good knowledge of IT products and systems
• Good understanding of contract terminology
• Previous experience of working in IT procurement/vendor management function (preferred but not essential)
• Project professional appearance and manner
• Able to work both self-directed and as part of a team
• Flexible - need to be able to adapt to change and work in a fast paced environment