Administrative assistant

Job opportunity – Vertiv is looking for a new Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland!

🔍Who are we?

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Imagine being at the heart of an organization that is revolutionizing the way the world connects and operates. In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of external contacts and internal stakeholders across all levels of our organization. Your role will require independent judgment, exceptional organization, and the ability to propose improvements to office procedures.

📝What kind of work will you be doing?

• Efficiently manage and organize meetings, travel arrangements, and conferences, demonstrating strong international travel expertise and understanding of time zones.
• Assume responsibility for creating and submitting timely and accurate expense reports.
• Establish, develop, maintain, and update crucial files.
• Organize and prioritize large volumes of information and incoming calls with grace and precision.
• Handle both confidential and non-routine information with discretion.
• Proficiently communicate through various channels, ensuring clear and concise messages to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare for and receive visitors and vendors to Vertiv with a warm and professional demeanor.
• Embrace innovation by proactively anticipating needs and if needed working outside regular business hours to ensure smooth operations.
• Bring your intellectual agility to the table, offering creative solutions and strategies that go beyond the conventional.

💼What Would Be the Perfect Qualifications?

• Fluent German and English.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar professional environment (office).
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to take ownership, deliver results, and innovate with unwavering commitment to excellence.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring data accuracy and clarity.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adept internet research abilities.

Join Vertiv now! ✨

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

* Customer Focus

* Operational Excellence

* High-Performance Culture

* Innovation

* Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

* Own It

* Act With Urgency

* Foster a Customer-First Mindset

* Think Big and Execute

* Lead by Example

* Drive Continuous Improvement

* Learn and Seek Out Development

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.

🚀 Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our dynamic team! Apply now!