Executive Assistant, Global Procurement Operations (GPO)
DESCRIPTION
The Global Procurement team is looking for an Executive Assistant to support a fast-paced, exciting, and growing organization. The selected candidate will support two Directors on our Global Procurement team and be based in Houston, TX.
This Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling confidential information and maintaining professionalism in dealing with senior executives. Role responsibilities include managing multiple complex calendars, planning and organizing events of all sizes, and coordinating domestic and international travel. This candidate will help build a positive team environment and establish working relationships inside and outside of the group.
Key job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Scheduling meetings and managing multiple complex calendars and
- Planning and organizing events of various sizes
- Coordinating domestic/international travel
- Processing expense reports in a timely manner
- Capturing notes that accurately reflect the spirit
- Preparing and managing meeting agendas
- Tracking team progress against various initiatives and targets
- Managing sensitive/confidential information
Additionally, the selected candidate will establish positive and collaborative internal and external working relationships while supporting efforts to build a positive team environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 2+ years of senior level leadership support, or 1+ years of Amazon experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- Experience with executive level calendar management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Superior attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to complete complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to design and improve processes
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time
- High level of integrity and discretion
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
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