Business Operations Associate 66294-1
SOKOL GxP Services, Seattle, WA, United States
SOKOL GxP Services is seeking a Business Operations Associate to support biologics development operations within a GMP-regulated environment. This role focuses on procurement coordination, purchase order management, invoicing support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and compliant execution of operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
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
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
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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Key Responsibilities
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
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
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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