Administrative Assistant- Americas Procurement

Company: Praxair, Inc. ST
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: March 11, 2020

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant- Americas ProcurementDescriptionAdministrative AssistantPraxair, Inc., a member of the Linde group, isa leading industrial gas company in North and South America and one of thelargestworldwide. Praxair produces, sells anddistributes atmospheric, process and specialtygases, and high-performancesurfacecoatings.Our products,servicesand technologies are making our world more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety ofindustries, includingaerospace,chemicals,foodand beverage,electronics,energy,healthcare, manufacturing, primarymetalsand many others. For moreinformation about the company, please visit our website atwww.praxair.com.Praxair has an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to jointhe Americas Procurement team. This position will support theExecutiveDirector, Procurement for Americasand the senior management team,performing advanced, diversified and confidential administrativeduties requiring broad and comprehensive experience.Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide administrative support toExecutive Director, Procurement for Americas, as well as other members of the senior management team
• Handle recognition program management and event coordination including team outings, gift certificates, picnics, holiday parties, etc.
• Coordinate Global business meetings
• Distribute employee communications to the team
• Facilitate onboarding of new team members
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including securing visas
• Ordering office supplies
• Update organization charts and maintain distribution lists
• Responsible for arranging time card submissions and approvals for hourly staff
• Provides assistance with various departmental projectsQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSBasic:
  • 3 or more years administrative experience, ideally supporting large client population
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Comfort with senior executives and different cultures
  • Must be able to work in a team oriented, customer service-oriented environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with many critical issues in a dynamic working environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, time management, and organization skillsPreferred:
    • 5 or more years administrative experience, ideally supporting large client population
    • Experience working in the industrial gases industry
    • Associates Degree preferred
    • Experience working in a large, corporate environmentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.Job Administration & Support ServicesPrimary Location New York-TonawandaSchedule Full-timeReq ID: 20000260

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