Contracts Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to users in contracting policy, process, procedures, guidelines and best practices for contracts.

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

• Experience as an Attorney or Paralegal
• Experience negotiating, drafting and revising and analyzing contracts for manufacturing operations
• Load/update approved pricing into the system so customers access their approved pricing at the point of sale, without discrepancies
• Update group memberships as needed
• Assist Sr Contracts Lead with ad hoc requests and special projects
• Provide status updates to Lead in time for weekly calls with senior leadership
• Track all projects and RFPs/RFIs in team log to assist with status updates and workload
• Play an active role in executing corporate and divisional initiatives

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

Previously, I was responsible for recommendations to designated supervisor regarding changes to the terms and conditions, procedures, templates and forms to improve efficiency, accuracy, quality of the contracts function outputs.

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

• Demonstrate good attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good leadership, communication, presentation and project management skills
• Good strategic and critical thinking skills
• Critical and innovative thinking
• Prior work experience in a managing contract role
• Outstanding relationship management skills political astuteness
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (including styles and sections) and Excel
• Experience with document management and/or contract lifecycle management tools such as IBM Emptoris, Selectica, and Apptus

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice on contracts and compliance issues and ensure that contracts and policies are in adherence with relevant internal and external regulatory standards and requirements, recommending solutions to management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BS/BA in business/finance or similar
• Experience and knowledge in pharmaceutical drug development and/or clinical trials preferred
• Strong problem solving skills with proven experience in identifying systems design for multifaceted human resources, labor relations and payroll programs and implementing them in accordance with company policy or bargaining agreements
• Experience using ERP applications
• Critical thinker and exceptional problem solver
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, general PC skills, and use of techology for communications
• Demonstrate experience communicating with all levels of management and cross functional teams
• Analyze, validate and organize contract information for the files for multiple systems (Emptoris, Archer and PeopleSoft)

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and training to members of the Contracts Team on the organization's standard practices for agreement negotiation.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Assist the Line of Business in completing requisitions and processing invoices for services rendered per their Contract, answer basic contract questions such as budgeted amounts, term of contract and renewal provisions
• Strong familiarity with healthcare industry procurement (RFP, RFP, Tendering) process across Canada
• Creative, self-starter, autonomous thinker, inquisitive, intuitive and multi-task oriented
• Collaborative-team orientation
• Bilingual (French/English) is mandatory (spoken and written)
• Possess superior problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Responsive to customers needs
• Innovative and able to translate business needs into opportunities

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for input to the Lead Clinical Research Contracts Associate regarding development of practices and procedures in areas in need of development/improvement.

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

• Willingness to be flexible with schedule during peak periods of high volume work
• Experience with document management and/or contract lifecycle management tools such as IBM Emptoris, Selectica, and
• Ensure necessary due diligence is taken to support the accuracy of all transactions
• Prioritize activities to ensure time invested is appropriate
• Experience with facilities contract management
• Thorough knowledge of external Federal guidelines/procedures for grants and contracts, including NIH, NSF, and DOD
• Capable of outlining departmental projects and seeing them through to completion
• Contracts management and inventory analysis experience preferred