Job 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.

Primary 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