Business Officer - (Shared Services & Core Lab Operations) Saudi Arabia

Eram Talent; Qatar; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Labs in Qatar is seeking a Business Officer to support smooth operation of non-technical business and administrative activities across labs, reporting to Lab Directors and collaborating with Shared Services.

You will identify risks, implement improvements, cover for other officers as needed, and ensure compliance and service excellence across the Core Labs ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years in business operations or administration.
• Familiarity with shared services and lab operations.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba and MS Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong multitasking and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administrative and business operations for Core Labs.
• Coordinate with Directors, Shared Services, and stakeholders.
• Handle travel arrangements, onboarding, office logistics, and inventory.
• Support recruitment by scheduling interviews and aiding hiring workflows.
• Oversee procurement, reimbursements, invoices, and financial reporting.
• Prepare quotations, manage contracts with Legal, and document control.
• Identify operational risks and drive process improvements and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Degree in Core Labs-related field (Science or Engineering)

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Business Officer supports the smooth and efficient operation of Core Labs by managing end-to-end non-technical business and administrative operations.

Working closely with Core Lab Directors, lab staff, and Shared Services functions, the role ensures operational continuity, compliance, and service excellence.

The Business Officer proactively identifies risks, proposes solutions, and supports continuous improvement across multiple Core Labs, while also providing cover for other Business Officers when required.

The Business Officer will be responsible for a number of Core Labs but will operate in a larger eco-system with other VPR functions and will serve as absence cover when required by other business officers to ensure operations continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administrative and business operations for Core Labs, ensuring smooth, accurate, and timely execution.
• Coordinate with Core Lab Directors, Shared Services teams, and other stakeholders to support operational objectives and facilitate communication.
• Handle key administrative tasks including travel arrangements, onboarding, office logistics, and inventory management.
• Support recruitment processes by scheduling interviews, liaising with HR, and assisting with hiring workflows.
• Oversee procurement, shopping carts, reimbursements, invoices, and financial reporting while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare quotations, manage contracts with Legal, and maintain accurate business documentation.
• Identify operational risks, propose solutions, elevate decisions when needed, and support process improvements and SOP development.

Salary is not a constraint ,company is looking for right candidate .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Degree in a Core Labs-related field preferred (Science or Engineering) 3-5 years of experience in business operations, administration, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of shared services and laboratory operations.
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a degree in Science or Engineering is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adhere to institutional policies.