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Job DescriptionPrimary Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing support in the administrative tasks of the business Line.
• Create Purchase Orders for Third-Party and Affiliate Jobs through I-Procurement:
- Issue detailed and accurate purchase orders for external vendors and affiliates, ensuring compliance with internal and contractual requirements.
- Track delivery, deadlines, and service quality.
- Maintain ongoing communication with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues or adjust orders.
- Manage records and documentation associated with each purchase for internal or external audits
• Assist in the Preparation of Proposals and Tenders:
- Support the collection of technical, financial, and administrative information required for proposals and tenders.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and formatting documents to meet client or tender requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of proposals, maintaining version control and document tracking.
- Coordinate with various departments (sales, operations, finance) to ensure all information is accurate and consistent.
• Support colleagues with additional administrative needs as required.
• Develops skills and knowledge to progress in your career.
• Develops trust by providing timely responses to all inquiries, whether by Teams, email, or phone
. • Promotes a positive “Can do!” attitude and a safe working environment.
• Be knowledgeable and compliant with SGS procedures and standards.
• Takes initiative in all we do and perform other duties as required to further SGS mission of service, quality and growth.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned either in support of departmental goals or for his/her personal or professional training, education or development as programmed by his/her immediate superior.
• Ensures work area in GBS is kept clean and presentable at all times.
• Remains familiar with SGS quality assurance procedures
. • Complies to all SGS QHSE and HR policies and procedures
Qualifications• Bachelor’s degree in administration, Secretarial Studies, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency in office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Advanced proficiency in Windows-based applications.
• Good command of the English language (B2+)
• Prior experience is preferred:
- Previous experience in administrative roles.
- Salesforce experience
- Linked In experience
- German language skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in administration, Secretarial Studies, or similar
- Advanced proficiency in office tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Good command of the English language (B2+)
- Previous experience in administrative roles
- Salesforce experience
- Linked In experience
- German language skills
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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