The OpportunityIn this role, you will manage the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle for Development Sciences and Translational Medicine, 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 AreYou 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.
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