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System One Business Operations Associate in Seattle, Washington
Job Title: Business Operations Associate
Location: Seattle, WA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50.00 - $57.13/hr
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: Mon-Fri (normal business hours)
Responsibilities
Support procurement activities by coordinating capital equipment purchases, laboratory supplies, contracts, invoicing, and spend tracking
Gather specifications, documentation, and approvals for capital equipment requests
Collect supplier quotations and route materials for review and approval
Create and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders in compliance with internal procedures
Monitor order status, delivery schedules, and installation milestones
Coordinate communication between Lab Operations, Facilities, and vendors to ensure delivery and equipment readiness
Review laboratory supply requests for accuracy and approval, execute purchase orders, and maintain records
Track invoice statuses, identify discrepancies, support invoice reconciliation within P2P systems, and escalate issues as needed
Maintain organized procurement documentation for audit compliance
Assist with special projects, follow SOPs, and support continuous learning of procurement systems and policies
Requirements
Required Bachelor's degree in business administration, scientific discipline, or equivalent qualification
3+ years supporting procurement or operational roles
Experience or strong interest in procurement, supply chain, or operations
Exposure to purchasing, invoicing, or financial systems preferred
Attention to detail and organizational skills for managing multiple priorities
Effective communication skills across teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Willingness to learn procurement systems and processes
Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
Collaborative and service-oriented mindset; comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.