Senior Administration & Business Support Executive

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Senior Administration & Business Support Executive, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office and playing a key role in creating a safe and pleasant workplace environment for the company. This includes the management of all vendors including building management, all third-party service providers (cleaning staffs) and vendors. You are also the primary contact point with our business travel providers and in providing Executive Support for Senior Management as required. You will also be required to support on other administrative activities such as coordination and support of internal visitors and company events and in receiving external guests.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring a safe and welcoming office environment for all staffs
• Manage office pantries, key 3rd Party service providers (Cleaning Staffs) and Building Management/Landlord
• Manage all vendors (Office Supplies, Services) to deliver efficient and cost-effective support for daily operations
• Liaise with external vendors and manage office maintenance servicing for pantry facilities and appliances, landscaping, and overall office cleanliness
• Monitor office inventory and vendor contracts (service and maintenance) and ensure office is fully equipped to support day-to-day operations
• Act as the primary contact point for business travel providers, ensuring staffs have high quality and seamless travel experience and manage relationships with hotels and airlines
• Support in procurement of corporate contracts
• Update and track office administration expenses and monitoring of annual budget
• Coordinate and support office events and arrangements such as travel logistics, restaurant/venue booking and liaison
• Organize and sort company correspondences including coordination of internal and external courier activity
• Keep track of joiners and leavers and manage administration on/offboarding, profile creation/deletion
• Coordinate with HR and manage company merchandise
• Check and submit vendor/travel invoices for processing
• Provide business support to Senior Executives such as arrangement of travel and hotel bookings, calendar appointments and business claims as required
• Responsible for upholding the appearance of the reception area, creating a positive experience for internal and external guests
• Ensure external guests are professionally received and directed as required
• Support internal visitors to Singapore Office including hotel bookings, visa/invitation letters and general logistics

Experiences:

• At least 3-5 years’ relevant working experiences in Secretarial / Administration / Cabin Crew background in a fast-paced MNC environment

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc):

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly effective communication skills to work with internal/external stakeholders in a fast-paced, multicultural and diverse setting
• Good organization and time management skills
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Self-motivated, confident, and mature approach
• Able to juggle multiple priorities and concurrent tasks
• Willingness to learn with positive attitude
• Team-player

Languages:

• Proficiency in English and Bahasa/Mandarin to work with internal/external stakeholders who converse only in English, and with Bahasa/Chinese counterparts who converse only in Malay/Mandarin

Academics:

• Diploma/ Degree in Office Administration/ Business Management/ Secretarial Studies or any related field of study

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Regular events that foster team engagement
• Access to Training and Development
• Hybrid work arrangement offered (availability varies by role).
• Comprehensive insurance coverage and flexible benefits