Business Operations Associate (Procurement / Supply Chain)

SOKOL GxP Services is looking for a Business Operations Associate to support procurement and operational activities within a biologics development organization.

This role focuses on coordinating procurement activities across capital equipment, laboratory supplies, and vendor services, ensuring accurate processing, documentation, and compliance with internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital equipment and laboratory supply purchase requests, including gathering specifications, documentation, and approvals
• Create and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders in alignment with internal processes
• Support supplier quotation collection and routing for review and approval
• Track order status, delivery timelines, and installation milestones
• Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Facilities, Finance) and external vendors
• Support invoice tracking, discrepancy resolution, and reconciliation activities
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audit readiness and compliance
• Follow established procedures and escalation paths for procurement activities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, scientific discipline, or equivalent
• 4–7 years of experience supporting procurement or operational activities
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment preferred
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Ariba preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Systems & Tools

• SAP
• Ariba
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• SharePoint

Competitive hourly rate: $45.30 – $54.70/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)

Hybrid position - 50 % on site

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours

12-month contract with possible extension

Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits

Employee referral bonus program