Procurement and Operations Specialist

About SGS

SGS is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services and is widely regarded as a standard-setter for quality and integrity. With 99,600 people across a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, the organization works toward a better, safer, and more connected world.

Role Overview

In this role, you will help keep procurement and day-to-day operations running smoothly by coordinating purchasing activities, vendor communication, office support, and internal administrative tasks.

Key Duties

• Collect purchasing needs from operations leaders and raise requisitions, or work with the purchasing team to ensure requests are properly submitted.
• Coordinate communication with vendors and help maintain smooth working relationships.
• Support processing of P-Card transactions and travel & expense reports.
• Liaise with maintenance vendors for facility-related needs.
• Keep office supply inventory organized and replenish materials as needed.
• Order marketing collateral and help support trade shows, client functions, executive events, and employee events.
• Respond to routine customer and vendor inquiries by phone and email.
• Follow up with managers to collect accounts payable documentation when required.
• Assist with new hire onboarding tasks such as building access, badge creation, and orientation scheduling.
• Arrange internal team meetings and provide general coordination support.
• Take on other assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

An associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline is preferred. The position calls for at least 3 years of experience in administrative support, purchasing, or operations-related roles, along with hands-on exposure to vendor coordination, purchase requisitions, and accounts payable support.

Additional Information

SGS is an equal opportunity employer and makes hiring, training, and promotion decisions without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

To succeed in this position, a person must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. The listed qualifications represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected for the job.

This description is intended as a general summary rather than a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. SGS may assign or change responsibilities at any time.

If you are applying in the United States and need help completing the online application because of a disability, you may call 201-508-3149 and leave a message for a callback. This number is only for applicants who need accessibility assistance and is not meant for general job inquiries.