The Role
Identifies and orders supplies and services, evaluates vendors, groups orders to optimize costs, and enters purchase orders into the procurement system. Supports purchase order creation and distribution, verifies documentation, monitors order status, escalates delays, and records shipment information for payment processing. The role also requires compliance with company integrity, quality, health, safety, environmental, and HR policies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company Description
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
Job DescriptionSpecific Responsibilities
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
- Identify supplies / services to order, adequate products of suppliers / service providers, and segregate orders by the vendor to optimize shipping and requisition costs.
- Place order in Procurement system and initiate approval process.
- Supports the Customer Service Team in purchase order (PO) creations and distribution to vendors; ensure proper documentation has been received.
- Monitor the status of orders raised, inform the manager about delays, or other problems.
- Enter shipmemt information to initial payment, upon reception confrmed by the site.
- Complete other duties or tasks assigned by the Manager, General manager, or other leadership.
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct and with all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures. Ensure the work area in GBS is always clean and presentable.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1-2 years data entry and/or accounting / billing / purchasing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+).
The candidate must possess the following skills:
- Proficient in effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, manage time effectively, and multitask.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies.
- Strong team player with the ability to collaborate efficiently in diverse work environments.
- High level of integrity and accountability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 1-2 years of data entry and/or accounting, billing, or purchasing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English at B2+ level
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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The Company
What We Do
SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company, providing quality and safety control services.
