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Administrative Assistant

Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

Accountabilities

The role will include administrative support, event management and communications, interfacing with colleagues within the Asia Hub - Bangkok office and in other global and regional locations.

To provide effective administrative support for the Asia Hub - Bangkok Office
To support Head of Business for all administrative and business organizational works with confidentiality
To support the smooth running of the office operations
To ensure effective communications, using various collaboration tools including emails, Teams, Viva Engage
To be responsible for coordination of supply activities for office consumables (stationery, cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies, etc.), follow up third party services and seeking for improvement on the services
On request to arrange meetings and events, including booking venues, transport and catering, and keeping accurate records.
To support with onboarding process for New Starters.
To Raise accurate purchase orders, being aware of relevant information needed to create orders successfully for procurement process requirements on SAP and Ariba
To support visitors from abroad for travel planning and organization
Act as a contact point of Asia Hub – Bangkok office for any logistical matters

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

Able to develop good working relationships with the community in Thailand and quickly become familiar with activities where they can provide effective support.
Good working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Share point, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Commitment to providing a responsive and helpful service.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, e.g., support with onboarding new starters, arranging social events and meetings.
Ability to work independently and use own initiative.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

Awareness of Agrichemical industry
Good event management skills
Experience in creating communications and sharing via social media platforms, e.g., Viva Engage, LinkedIn
Good level of written and spoken English, knowledge of second language is preferred.
Good level of MS Office programs, SAP- Ariba knowledge is preferred
Good communication skills
Solution oriented mindset

Set direction:

Execution of planned and scheduled tasks
Well time planning and high coordination skills

Create edge:

Seeking improvement ideas on his/her scope
Carry out of business discipline

Drive results:

Customer focus
Solution oriented on his/her working area

Liberate potential:

Open to collaborate with different functions
Working align with procedures and rules

Set direction:

Execution of planned and scheduled tasks
Well time planning and high coordination skills

Create edge:

Seeking improvement ideas on his/her scope
Carry out of business discipline

Drive results:

Customer focus
Solution oriented on his/her working area

Liberate potential:

Open to collaborate with different functions
Working align with procedures and rules

Additional Information

Based in Bangkok, Thailand. This is a hybrid working role, with minimum three days in the Office.

Whilst this role offers a competitive base pay, at Syngenta we value total reward which includes the benefits we offer to our employees. We support well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus scheme, competitive pension scheme, private medical insurance & an employee assistance program.

In return for your skills and knowledge Syngenta will offer:

Competitive benefits package
The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees

A Multi-country / multi-cultural matrix environment

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What You Should Know About Administrative Assistant, Syngenta Group

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as an Administrative Assistant with Syngenta Crop Protection in the lively city of Bangkok? In this role, you'll be at the heart of our Asia Hub, where you’ll provide essential administrative support while contributing to our mission of safeguarding crops around the world. Your day-to-day will be a blend of managing communications and organizing events, making sure that everything runs smoothly in our Bangkok office. You’ll become a vital part of our team, helping the Head of Business and supporting your colleagues with their requests, all while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite will shine as you tackle tasks like raising purchase orders and coordinating office supplies. But it won’t just be about paperwork; you'll have the opportunity to interact with various teams across different regions, enhancing your organizational and interpersonal skills. With a strong emphasis on customer focus and a solution-oriented mindset, you’ll be encouraged to explore creative ways to improve our office operations. Whether it’s arranging meetings, supporting new starters, or engaging in event management, each day will bring new challenges and opportunities for growth. And with our hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy a flexible balance between office life and remote work. At Syngenta, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package. So, if you’re ready to make a difference and grow in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment, join us as an Administrative Assistant, and let’s cultivate success together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Administrative Assistant Role at Syngenta Group

What does the Administrative Assistant role at Syngenta Crop Protection entail?

The Administrative Assistant role at Syngenta Crop Protection involves providing essential administrative support to the Bangkok office, managing communications, and organizing events. You’ll assist colleagues and the Head of Business with their workflows while ensuring smooth office operations.