Contract Logistics Manager

The Opportunity

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle for gRED Contract Operations, driving efficiency across our financial operations. You will join a dynamic, collaborative team where your insights will directly influence spend forecasting and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle from contract execution to invoice processing and financial tracking, utilizing our global procurement platforms.
• Ensure financial data integrity by accurately recording cost centers, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), and internal accounting codes to secure precise spend and accrual totals.
• Act as a key resource for functional and project variable cost spend management, supporting team decisions with clear data points.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and streamlining efforts to maximize resource efficiency within a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Foster seamless asynchronous collaboration across global research, procurement, shared services, and finance teams.
• Partner with international affiliates to enhance inter-company billing operations and cross-functional PO workflows.
• Advise stakeholders and leadership on future spend forecasting derived from executed contracts and operational metrics.
• Contribute to departmental objectives and long-term strategic goals by challenging existing business practices and championing innovative workflows.
• Who You Are
• You are a proactive, detail-oriented collaborator who thrives on optimizing processes and turning complex data into actionable insights. You enjoy working across boundary lines to build strong professional relationships and bring a continuous-learning mindset to your work.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a natural ability to guide stakeholders through process enhancements and build trusted partnerships across all levels.
• Analytical Capability: Strong analytical mindset with a proven capacity to interpret operational data, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and articulate clear, logical conclusions.
• Process Design: Experience in process development, including creating clear workflow maps and user-friendly guidance documentation.
• Adaptability: A forward-thinking approach with the courage to question the status quo and introduce innovative ways of working.
• Preferred
• 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $112,100 - $208,300.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.