
Business Operations Associate – Procurement, Supply Chain
SOKOL GxP Services
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Devens • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $45 - $55 per hour
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurementpurchase requisitionspurchase ordersinvoice trackingdiscrepancy resolutionreconciliationaudit readinesscompliance
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiesstrong verbal communicationstrong written communication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in scientific discipline