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executive assistant smgs operations spe

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Are you always looking around corners and anticipating needs? Do you believe that details matter and want to support a highly engaged team?<br>
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We are looking for a dedicated, well-organized and customer-obsessed Executive Assistant to become part of our Special Programs &amp; Enablement Team at Amazon Web Services. This EA will support two U.S.-based Sales, Marketing &amp; Global Services (SMGS) business operations Directors and requires superior attention to detail, great organization and prioritization skills, the ability to plan ahead and to meet tight deadlines, all while juggling multiple critical requests.<br>
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A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with leaders (at and outside Amazon) is important, as is the ability to be flexible and change direction seamlessly. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and want to take on varied and exciting new projects and learn new skills. You&rsquo;ll need to take effective action without having to know the total picture, and efficiently and proactively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the department or other related groups.<br>
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This role requires attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests across teams. The successful candidate will be trusted to handle confidential and sensitive information, and be able to work professionally with a wide range of people from senior business executives to front line engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience working well in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment, managing ever-shifting calendars; planning and organizing internal and external events, and coordinating travel.
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Management of complex calendar and scheduling to support teams in multiple locations
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<ul><li>Manage expense report coordination and submission</li><li>Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)</li><li>Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on unfinished items</li><li>Act as a liaison for direct reports
</li><li>Management of team space, including moves and reconfigurations</li><li>Work closely with the leadership team, recruiting and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization</li><li>Document writing, editing, and readiness</li><li>Have fun at work and help others do the same</li></ul><br>
A day in the life<br>
This role will work closely with both Director's and their respective teams on large scale operation topics such as event management, travel and calendar management, site visits, communications, space planning, and other potential special projects. The successful candidate will complete complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance, be very strong in anticipating the business needs of the leaders, and react with appropriate urgency and action to unanticipated developments or situations.<br>
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About the team<br>
Join our international, diverse team, which is going above and beyond for our internal customers across AWS. The Worldwide Field Enablement (WWFE) team delivers bar-raising enablement to unleash the full potential of every Field member as we maximize their productivity with customers and partners. We always focus on delivering the best results for our customers by working backwards from their needs. We work to create a collaborative and supportive team culture, where everyone can do their best work, teaming together and driven by customer obsession and supporting our end customers on their cloud journey.
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years of senior level leadership support experience</li><li>Experience with executive level calendar management</li><li>Experience with domestic or international travel coordination</li><li>Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>7+ years of senior level leadership support experience</li><li>Experience working with large global teams</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company</li><li>Experience with end-to-end project management</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, NY, New York - 81,600.00 - 142,800.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Executive Assistant, SMGS Operations, SPE

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><p>
Senior Customer Solutions Manager<br>
Are you customer obsessed, speak cloud, and want to help customers build at unbelievable scale? Come join a collaborative and talented team, dedicated to helping customers achieve new possibilities leveraging AWS. As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Senior Customer Solutions Manager you will be responsible for helping guide AWS customers along their multi-year journey to the cloud. In this highly visible, role you will be ensuring that all AWS teams are working together effectively and efficiently to deliver outcomes for the customer.<br>
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You will be a critical partner to our customers, leveraging your experience with large scale cloud transformations and helping shepherd them through their stages of AWS adoption. Guiding the customer through the operational, educational, and governance aspects of a successful AWS cloud journey.<br>
You will interface with customer and AWS leadership, driving collaboration between the other core account groups (Sales, Support, Solutions Architecture, and Professional Services), product/engineering teams, and customer teams, planning and supporting major workload migrations. You will translate strategic initiatives in the account plan into executable actions, working backwards from our customers key milestones. You will manage cadence by leading the reporting and tracking functions along the way. The execution of education plans, roadmap to business outcome alignments, Executive Briefing Sessions, and go-live events and transitions are a few items owned by the CSM that are critical to the success of our customer&rsquo;s cloud journey.<br>
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You are encouraged to think big, invent and take ownership on customer challenges. You will not only bring the best of AWS/Amazon to our customers, you will proactively help solve the customer&rsquo;s challenges through new ideas, tools and mechanisms.<br>
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Successful candidates will have a strong technical background, be aware of details that matter, have excellent problem solving abilities, and be exemplary communicators both at the executive and project team level. You will be a peer leader, have the ability to gain stakeholder buy-in, negotiate and lead virtual teams. Your enterprise cloud experience and operational excellence will influence the team&rsquo;s decisions, provide insight, and help drive secure and robust solutions.<br>
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You will evangelize AWS services and influence customers for adopting them. You should be passionate about delivering a great customer experience by deploying AWS solutions and driving innovation, and also be obsessed with contributing to the day-to-day management of the customers successful migration to AWS.<br>
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Role could require travel depending on candidate location, 25-35%.<br>
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About the team<br>
About AWS<br>
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Diverse Experiences<br>
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying.<br>
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Why AWS?<br>
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world&rsquo;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating &mdash; that&rsquo;s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.<br>
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Inclusive Team Culture<br>
Here at AWS, it&rsquo;s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.<br>
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Mentorship &amp; Career Growth<br>
We&rsquo;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth&rsquo;s Best Employer. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.<br>
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Work/Life Balance<br>
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there&rsquo;s nothing we can&rsquo;t achieve in the cloud.<br>
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About the team<br>
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>5+ years of leading large-scale, technical or engineering programs with a proven record of thought leadership, business case development, realizing customer benefits, and successful program completion experience</li><li>2+ years of customer-facing work, engaging with customer executives, technologists or partners to solve business problems with advanced technologies experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, math, business or equivalent</li><li>Experience leading technical and non-technical transformation project teams with a proven ability to work across broad functional teams</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>PMP certification, or SCRUM/Agile, SAFe certification</li><li>Experience implementing cloud services including migrations and modernization projects or similar</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, CA, Mountain View - 176,600.00 - 239,000.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 153,600.00 - 207,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Senior Customer Solutions Manager , Strategic Accounts - Atlas District

City of Seattle

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The City of Seattle Fire Department is seeking a temporary, full-time Administrative Specialist III to support our Resource Management Administrative Division. This position reports to the Assistant Chief of Resource Management and interacts with division heads and external sources on a daily basis, dealing with highly confidential, sensitive information. The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities is essential in this role.</p><p>
This position operates out of the Seattle Fire Department Headquarters located in the Pioneer Square area. Occasionally, this position will need to work off-site at other City locations. This position is expected to last through the end of December 2026.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Provide daily, direct, complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief of Resource Management.</li><li>
Create memos, including drafting, editing and formatting Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.</li><li>
Ensure daily staffing needs are met by compiling documentation, such as: permanent transfers, temporary transfers, administrative time off, release from duty, apparatus memos, emails, and letters utilizing established policies.</li><li>
Enter data to the Chief&rsquo;s Journal and Activity Scheduler.</li><li>
Compose confidential, budgetary, and regional partner correspondence by email, letter, memoranda, and presentations.</li><li>
Produce weekly reports compiling information from multiple sources to share with the Leadership Team.</li><li>
Accesses Significant Incident Reports of Emergency Responses on SharePoint. Utilize CAD View (an on-line real time and historical database to track emergency responses, apparatus and personnel locations, and page units and individuals) to research ambiguous information on these emergency responses.</li><li>
Serve as an Administrative Support Liaison (24/7 on call) to the Fire Department Resource Management Center (RMC). Report to the RMC as requested for multiple alarm fire emergency incidents, civil disturbances, marches or protests, inclement weather activations by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and large-scale special events that occur throughout the city.</li><li>
Coordinate all Resource Management Executive travel and training. Track Division expenditures, manage and monitor travel/training budget, authorize expenses and reimbursements. Process all travel invoices from members to be paid by the Department.</li><li>
Manage incoming Department correspondence, enter into log, route through the Chain of Command, and track and relay responses.</li><li>
Monitor over 200 department first-line and reserve apparatus, tracking Emergency Service Orders (ESOs) and assignments.</li><li>
Perform complex calendaring utilizing Microsoft Outlook. Arrange meetings both internally and externally for multiple attendees and venues to meet required timelines. Research, assemble, and prepare materials for Executive meetings.</li><li>
Administrative management of assigned Department programs; ensure documentation is accurate, update associated websites, update forms, and assist with scheduling.</li><li>
Adhere to Fire Fighters IAFF Local 27 and/or Fire Chiefs Local 2898 contracts and Department policies.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Requires three years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform work of the class).</p>
A successful candidate will also possess the following skills and abilities:<ul><li>
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple work projects simultaneously.</li><li>
Ability to self-start and work with limited supervision.</li><li>
Ability to be flexible and participate in cross-training as requested.</li><li>
Familiarity with maintaining complex tracking systems and databases.</li><li>
Excellent customer service and communication skills.</li><li>
Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.</li><li>
Possesses knowledge of SharePoint and Adobe products.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The full salary range for this position is $38.21 - $44.51 per hour.</p><p>
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members</p><p>
The Seattle Fire Department is looking to create a diverse team of hardworking, committed individuals with a passion for public service and who are deeply aligned with our City's values of Race and Social Justice. The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div></div><div><div><div><p>The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.</p></div></div></div>

Administrative Specialist III - BU (Temp)

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon Stores Security- Business Security Teams (Stores-BST) seeks a dedicated, self-driven Executive Assistant with strong communication skills to support two Directors. In partnership with a team of EAs, you will offer comprehensive support for a global organization. You will have experience with heavy calendar management, travel coordination, event planning, cross-org internal team meetings, leadership meetings, and external meeting coordination. This role requires high-quality planning, time management, and a passion for organization. High attention to detail, great judgement, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while juggling multiple requests across teams is critical. You will have a strong bias for action and the ability to think proactively and strategically, while anticipating needs. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism dealing with senior executives inside and outside the company is imperative.
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This role requires five (5) days a week in office.
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Manage complex calendars and scheduling in multiple locations and time zones with diplomacy and discretion</li><li>Set up internal and external meetings including conference rooms, AV needs, document distribution, tracking attendance</li><li>Coordinate domestic and international travel itineraries with seamless logistics</li><li>Manage expense report coordination and submission</li><li>Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on open items</li><li>Help produce presentations by compiling information, formatting, editing, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
</li><li>Partner closely with the leadership team, key business partners, and other Executive Assistants to provide holistic support to the organization</li><li>Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (staff meeting agendas, all-staff meetings, offsites, and other team events)</li><li>Willingness/ability to travel to support team off-sites &amp; events as needed</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
Amazon Customer Service is dedicated to delivering world-class help and support to customers worldwide. We build the tools, technology, and teams that empower customers to get fast and effective help. From self-service innovations to human-assisted support, we are relentlessly focused on making every customer interaction effortless and trustworthy.<br>
Security and trust are foundational to a great customer service experience. The Amazon Customer Service Security (CS Sec) team is dedicated to protecting the integrity of customer interactions and safeguarding the data customers entrust to us.<br>
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Amazon Health Services is focused on making it easier and more affordable to access health care. We are building technology, products, and services to make it easier and faster for customers to find, buy, and engage with the health care solutions they need. From Amazon Pharmacy to Amazon One Medical, we are aiming to simplify and transform how customers get the healthcare that they need.
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Privacy, security, and trust are paramount to a quality healthcare experience. The Amazon HealthSec team is dedicated to the mission of ensuring Amazon&rsquo;s health services build customer trust and protecting the privacy of our customer&rsquo;s data. We are tasked with moving at the speed of business while ensuring that Amazon&rsquo;s high security bar is always met. We solve for &ldquo;yes&rdquo; without making security tradeoffs. We innovate to create the smoothest customer experience with industry leading security. This is no small challenge.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications</li><li>5+ years of executive assistant experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience leading process improvements</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company</li><li>Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Executive Assistant , Customer Service Security (CS Sec)

Novartis Norge

<div>
 Position Overview
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 We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic
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 The ideal candidate combines deep procurement expertise with strong leadership skills, financial insight, and the ability to collaborate across functions. This role offers both
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 Develop and implement enterprise-wide procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
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 Lead sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and vendor selection processes.
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 Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
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 Oversee procurement budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and track spending efficiency.
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 Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
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 Collaborate with finance, operations, and executive leadership to forecast procurement needs.
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 Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness.
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 Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members.
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 Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service quality.
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  Qualifications
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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 Minimum of 8 years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership roles.
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 Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
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 Strong financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and cost reduction initiatives.
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 Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and procurement analytics tools.
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 Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
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  Compensation &amp; Benefits
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  Base Salary:
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 $165,000 &ndash; $185,000 annually
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  Annual Performance Bonus:
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 Typically 10&ndash;20% of base salary
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 Health Insurance
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 Full-Time and Part-Time options available
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 Hybrid work flexibility available based on business needs
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 Standard U.S. business hours with occasional executive-level meetings
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 Why Join Us?
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 As our Procurement Director, you will have the opportunity to shape the procurement strategy of a dynamic organization, make a measurable financial impact, and work closely with executive leadership. We value innovation, efficiency, and strategic thinking, and we provide an environment that supports growth and professional development.
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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Remote Procurement Director (Seattle)

Sound Transit

<div><p><b>Salary range is $81k to $144k with a midpoint of $98k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.</b></p>
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Sound Transit also offers a competitive </b><b>benefits package</b><b> with a wide range of offerings, including:</b></p>
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<li><b>Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.</b></li>
<li><b>Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.</b></li>
<li><b>Employee Assistance Program.</b></li>
<li><b>Retirement Plans: 401a &ndash; 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b &ndash; up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).</b></li>
<li><b>Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.</b></li>
<li><b>Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.</b></li>
<li><b>Pet Insurance.</b></li>
<li><b>ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.</b></li>
<li><b>Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.</b></li>
<li><b>Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you&rsquo;ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.</b></li></ul><br>
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GENERAL PURPOSE:</b></p>
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Under general supervision, this position provides a full range of comprehensive administrative office support work to the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer requiring the application of specialized administrative knowledge, customer focus, organization and attention to detail, initiative, and independent judgment. It is the highest level within the administrative support series and is distinguished from all other administrative support classifications in that the major duties performed require independent judgment and prioritization, tracking, and communication on behalf of the senior-most executives within Sound Transit&rsquo;s structure. Secretarial/clerical duties may still be required but are performed less frequently with notable independence and accountability for the work results. This position serves as liaison with regard to programs, policies, procedures, and assigned functions for the department; acts as a liaison with other departments/divisions; coordinates executive schedules and meeting calendars; coordinates their principals&rsquo; process flow; handles travel arrangements and logistics; makes process improvement decisions, and coordinates communications with other Agency departments, divisions, and outside agencies on behalf of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer and the department.</p>
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b></p>
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The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.</i></p>
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<li>Provides direct administrative support to the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer in order for them to complete their duties and ensures department administrative functions run smoothly.</li>
<li>Supports the Administrative Manager with the preparation of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's daily schedule.</li>
<li>Meets with the Administrative Manager and COS regularly to understand scheduling and issue priorities and execute short-term and long-term planning to ensure the maximization of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's time.</li>
<li>Schedules meetings and manages meeting calendars and appointments on behalf of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer, interacting directly with executive leadership, elected officials, Board members, partner agency staff, and other external stakeholders as needed. Plans, coordinates and ensures the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's schedule is followed and respected.</li>
<li>Provides &ldquo;gatekeeper&rdquo; and &ldquo;gateway&rdquo; role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's time and office.</li>
<li>Ensures the maximization of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's time and prepares them for meetings by ensuring they have support materials needed for each meeting.</li>
<li>Serves as a point of contact between the Office of the CEO and external entities; receives, analyzes, and triages incoming inquiries and complaints from a variety of sources, and ensures information is routed to the appropriate staff members for response.</li>
<li>Greets visitors; ensures they have proper directions and up-to-date communication should there be changes to the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's schedule.</li>
<li>Responds to time-sensitive requests for information and assistance regarding the Office of the CEO.</li>
<li>Operates a variety of office equipment; acts as contact for all business machine issues; utilizes various computer applications and software packages; oversees the ordering of special-order office supplies.</li>
<li>Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations established by the Agency and the Office of the CEO.</li>
<li>Provides calendar printout/email summary of daily meeting schedule.</li>
<li>Coordinates all meeting logistics, including staff support, car reservations, directions, room reservations, equipment, beverages and meals, in compliance with ST policies.</li>
<li>As requested, takes and transcribes detailed minutes for executive meetings, and tracks action items for the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer.</li>
<li>Coordinates official travel for the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer, including completion of travel preauthorization form, travel expense claim and travel card reconciliation, and ensures compliance with Sound Transit travel policy.</li>
<li>Processes event registrations, special office supply requests, and other routine expenditures, and reconciles and justifies expenses in accordance to Sound Transit procurement card policy.</li>
<li>Handles sensitive personnel and business information on behalf of the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer with utmost discretion and care.</li>
<li>As needed, assists with onboarding for new department or division employees, which may include: handling confidential employee information, ensuring new employees have the equipment, software, supplies and basic information needed to work at Sound Transit; and providing basic training to new administrative support staff.</li>
<li>As needed, coordinates with Human Resources to schedule interviews and distribute sensitive personnel documents such as resumes.</li>
<li>Prepares reports and supporting documentation on issues external to the department or issues having a high impact on the department and Agency.</li>
<li>Collects and compiles statistical, financial and other information for a variety of reports.</li>
<li>Receives, sorts, prioritizes and tracks the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's correspondence, and tees up those that require approval or response.</li>
<li>Gathers information and prepares letters, reports or memoranda as directed.</li>
<li>Reviews and checks documents and records for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's initial guidance, as well as applicable rules and regulations.</li>
<li>Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of agendas, notices, minutes, announcements, applications, resolutions and other documents.</li>
<li>Manages the Agency Deputy Chief Executive Officer's office organization and filing, which includes highly sensitive files.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with records management policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Monitors effectiveness of current office procedures and determines the need to change procedures to meet department goals/needs.</li>
<li>Coordinates and monitors defined projects and activities within department and recommends actions and modifications as appropriate.</li>
<li>Manages project deadlines, files and information.</li>
<li>Coordinates with team members within the Office of the CEO on defined projects and activities within the purview of the CEO&rsquo;s Office.</li>
<li>Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.</li>
<li>Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit&rsquo;s Equity &amp; Inclusion Policy.</li>
<li>It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.</li>
<li>It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
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Education and Experience: </b>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or closely related field. Four years of experience, providing full-time administrative support functions, such as schedule management, travel coordination, budget/procurement, and special projects, to one or more executive leaders (C-suite) in a complex organization with a large budget; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p>
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Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></p>
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<li>Strong scheduling experience: capable of managing multiple calendars and adjusting schedules as needed in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Demonstrating a positive customer service orientation with both internal and external clients.</li>
<li>Performing responsible and difficult administrative support duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative and resourcefulness.</li>
<li>Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, boards of directors, high level stakeholders, community groups and the general public.</li>
<li>Working with high-level executives.</li>
<li>Organization and strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Problem solving and next-step thinking with the ability to anticipate needs and identify, improve and implement process.</li>
<li>Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned functions, programs, and departmental operations.</li>
<li>Work organization and office management principles and practices.</li>
<li>Time and meeting management systems and practices, focusing preparation and follow-up on action items.</li>
<li>Processes, procedures, and practices of budget preparation and administration.</li>
<li>Principles and practices of fiscal, statistical, and administrative research and report preparation.</li>
<li>Customer service methods and techniques.</li>
<li>Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.</li>
<li>Principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems.</li>
<li>Direct and tactful communication skills and strategies to respond to and route incoming inquiries to the appropriate staff member, collaborate with team members, and elicit requested information from staff.</li>
<li>Administrative practices for office management.</li>
<li>Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.</li>
<li>Principles for writing, editing and formatting various business communication, including formal letters, emails, memoranda, and reports.</li>
<li>English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.</li>
<li>Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.</li>
<li>Work with boards of directors, high level stakeholders and the general public is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.</li>
<li>Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.</li>
<li>Understanding the organization and operation of the Agency and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.</li>
<li>Implementing and maintaining a file system from beginning to end.</li>
<li>Researching, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data.</li>
<li>Preparing clear, concise reports, correspondence and memoranda.</li>
<li>Typing and entering data, taking and transcribing dictation at a speed necessary for successful job performance.</li>
<li>Planning and organizing work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.</li>
<li>Applying appropriate oral and written communication techniques to various individuals.</li>
<li>Working cooperatively with other departments, Agency officials, and outside agencies.</li>
<li>Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations as it pertains to assigned area.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Knowledge and Skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Advanced computer literacy skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher.</li>
<li>Work with boards of directors, high level stakeholders and the general public.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Physical Demands / Work Environment:
</b></p><ul><li>Work is performed in an office environment.</li>
<li>The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b><i>
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.</i></b></p></div>

Senior Executive Assistant - Cabinet

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
Amazon is seeking a proactive, customer service obsessed and team-oriented Executive Assistant to support engineering executives in the Amazon Photos team, within Amazon Devices &amp; Services. This position will also assist in planning and facilitating both internal and external activities and projects.<br>
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The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, experienced planner with the demonstrated ability to respond effectively and efficiently while maintaining great flexibility and a sense of humor. The candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, goal-focused environment. The candidate will possess the ability to complete a high volume of tasks with minimal guidance or supervision. Key to the position is the ability to be organized, prioritized and on time while also serving as another &quot;go to&quot; for all members of this extended team.<br>
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The position requires the capacity to work successfully in a team environment, build effective working relationships inside and outside of the group, while keeping abreast of general business objectives, policies, standards, services, facilities, procedures and related information in order to maintain a comprehensive awareness of the organization.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements.</li><li>Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on actions.</li><li>Schedule cost effective travel (domestic and international).</li><li>Complete and file expense reports; utilizing both domestic and international currencies.</li><li>File and track purchase orders.</li><li>Drive team logistics, including staff meeting agendas, all-team meeting agendas, social outings, supply ordering, and other key logistics.</li><li>Identify and coordinate most productive and cost-effective method for meetings including in person, on-site, off-site, audio conferences (international, stateside and local) and video conferences.</li><li>Close collaboration with departmental EA peers, as well as EAs for Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents.</li><li>Plan engaging and meaningful volunteering events for employees.</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>2+ years of professional or military experience</li><li>Experience with executive level calendar management</li><li>Experience with domestic or international travel coordination</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company</li><li>Experience managing multiple calendars</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 80,200.00 - 97,400.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Executive Assistant, Amazon Photos

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