Business Operations Associate – Biologics Development

SOKOL GxP Services

Business Operations Associate supporting biologics development operations in a GMP-regulated environment. Focused on procurement coordination, purchase order management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 4/11/2026contractSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48 - $57 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate procurement activities including capital equipment and laboratory supply purchases
Create and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders in alignment with internal processes
Support supplier sourcing, quotations, and vendor coordination
Monitor order status, delivery timelines, and installation milestones
Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Support invoice tracking, reconciliation, and resolution of discrepancies within P2P systems
Maintain procurement records including orders, confirmations, and receipts
Coordinate across internal stakeholders (Lab Ops, Facilities, Procurement, Finance) and external vendors
Escalate issues related to fulfillment, invoicing, or non-standard requests
Support adherence to SOPs, compliance requirements, and internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field
4–7 years of experience supporting procurement, operations, or supply chain functions
Experience working in regulated environments (GMP preferred)
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Ariba preferred)
Experience with procurement-to-pay (P2P) processes and invoice reconciliation
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
Experience with contract tracking tools (e.g., Icertis)
Familiarity with SharePoint or document management systems
Exposure to laboratory or capital equipment procurement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly rate: $48.40 – $57.10/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

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementpurchase requisitionspurchase orderssupplier sourcinginvoice reconciliationprocurement-to-pay (P2P) processescontract trackingcapital equipment procurementGMP complianceERP systems

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiescommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder coordinationissue escalationadaptabilityaudit readiness