Business Operations Associate – Procurement, Supply Chain

SOKOL GxP Services

Business Operations Associate coordinating procurement activities for a biologics development organization. Supporting capital equipment purchases and vendor management within a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/11/2026contractDevens • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45 - $55 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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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