Business Officer (Saudi Arabia)

About the role

Eram Talent is recruiting a Business Officer to support the day-to-day operation of Core Labs in Saudi Arabia. The role covers non-technical business, administrative, procurement and financial activities, working closely with Core Lab Directors, staff, HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal and other KAUST stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and able to manage several priorities and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business and administrative operations for assigned Core Labs.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, transportation, gate passes, events, onboarding and office requirements.
• Support recruitment, interview scheduling, hiring coordination and new-employee onboarding.
• Raise shopping carts and coordinate procurement, vendor registration, logistics and purchasing.
• Manage invoices, reimbursements, billing and financial reports, ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare quotations and support contracts, documentation and coordination with Legal and other stakeholders.
• Act as the main contact for Core Lab Directors and staff on non-technical operational matters.
• Identify operational issues, recommend solutions, support process improvements and ensure business continuity.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance or a related field; Science or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in business operations, administration, finance or a similar role.
• Experience in procurement, finance, vendor coordination, invoices or business support.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage confidential information and meet multiple deadlines in a complex organization.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with SAP, Ariba or similar financial/procurement systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Organizational, analytical, problem-solving and time-management skills.