Business Officer (Shared Services & Core Lab Operations)

Eram Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Labs in Riyadh is seeking a Business Officer to oversee non-technical operations, ensure compliance, and support Directors and Shared Services. The role emphasizes process discipline, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across multiple labs.

You will manage travel, onboarding, procurement, finance reporting, and vendor relations while coordinating with HR and Legal. Prior experience in a laboratory or scientific setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of business operations or administration experience.
• Knowledge of shared services and lab operations is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end administrative and business operations for Core Labs.
• Coordinate with Core Lab Directors and Shared Services to support objectives.
• Handle travel arrangements, onboarding, office logistics, and inventory management.
• Support recruitment by scheduling interviews and assisting hiring workflows.
• Oversee procurement, invoices, and financial reporting with data accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare quotations, manage contracts with Legal, and maintain documentation.
• Identify operational risks and contribute to process improvements and SOPs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement mindset

Discretion with confidential info

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

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, decide escalations when needed, and support process improvements and SOP development.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.