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Position Snapshot

Location: Nestlé Research, Lausanne, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: 80-100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Start date: ASAP

The recruitment will be entirely driven by the fit between the individual competencies and the requirements of the job. Each candidate whose skills match best the requirements of the role will be considered.

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern "smart office" locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences and Agricultural Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website. Please follow us on Nestlé R&D on LinkedIn.

As a Team Administrative Assistant, you will provide high quality proactive support to the Head of Scientific & Technical Operations and his team. You will manage the administrative tasks and prioritize commitments to ensure high-quality and timely support to the business in a fast-paced multicultural environment.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don't miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Team Administrative Assistant

• Provide proactive and timely support to the unit head, department managers and team members with day-to-day administrative tasks (agendas coordination, meetings and visitor arrangements, communications, presentations, documents validation, lists and organization charts updates etc.)
• Support certain units in their engagement with high-profile external stakeholders, such as consultants from companies and academic and leaders in academic institutions
• Manage general administration activities with efficiency: anticipate, prioritize and prepare information as required to ensure timely follow-up
• End-to-end organization and coordination of workshops, meetings and events
• Organize travel arrangements and logistics and follow-up on travel expenses
• Maintain content of digital platforms and contribute to innovative solutions
• Act as point of contact for the deployment of new Nestlé solutions (IT/office tools, processes and policies)
• Coordinate the unit's budget and act as back up to coordinate the procurement process (PR/PO)
• Coordinate the on-boarding activities of the new team members

What will make you successful

• At least 3 years successful administrative assistant working experience supporting a team
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal, networking and communication skills
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
• Flexible with proven service orientation and good listening skills
• Trustworthy, with ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Collaborative and resourceful with a positive mindset
• Digitally savvy with very good knowledge of the MS tools and Concur
• Fluency in English and French