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Purchasing Associate


Company : BioLabs https://static.whatjobs.com/static/ajCore/


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

BioLabs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared laboratories and coworking spaces, BioLabs provides turnkey access to stateoftheart research facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated ecosystems enable innovators from earlystage founders to established R&D teams to rapidly translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. The BioLabs network now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn more at Role Overview The Purchasing Associate provides foundational support for the procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment across our new site in Toronto, Canada. This entrylevel role is designed for individuals at the early stages of their career who are looking to build experience in procurement, operations, and vendor coordination within a life sciences environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and Finance, the role ensures timely ordering, accurate recordkeeping, and adherence to internal policies and compliance standards. Responsibilities Support daily purchasing activities, including placing orders, tracking shipments, and coordinating with vendors Assist in resolving delivery issues, discrepancies, and returns in a timely manner Review purchase requests to ensure alignment with approved supply and chemical lists Maintain accurate vendor records and support onboarding of new suppliers in accordance with company processes Ensure proper documentation and filing of purchasing records to support audit and compliance requirements Collaborate with Finance to support purchase order creation, invoice processing, and reconciliation Provide responsive and professional support to internal teams and resident companies Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies Participate in training to build knowledge of procurement systems, tools, and best practices Support additional administrative or operational tasks as required Qualifications Bachelors degree or college diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred 02 years of relevant experience (coop, internship, or entrylevel role in procurement, operations, or administration) Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, or laboratory operations Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); exposure to procurement or ERP systems is an asset (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) Strong organizational and timemanagement skills with attention to detail Effective communication skills and a customer serviceoriented approach Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn within a fastpaced environment Ability to work independently with guidance and manage multiple priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr