Office Administrator Latam

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Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker - always asking, "What if?"
If so, then you may be the new team member we're looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters - whether you're developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.
**What we do**
We're the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.
**What you'll do**
We're looking for a Lead Office Administrator to provide administrative support to relieve CSD department management for Latam offices (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru).
Responsibilities include direct support to CSD Latam division on the planning, coordination, and management of several corporate services functions such as procurement, budget, travel, logistics, operations, vendor management, mail services, facilities maintenance, security/safety, food services, housekeeping, landscaping, sustainability, continuity of business (IMT plans), hospitality, fleet management, leasing, and design & construction
You will:
- Act as department liaison; distributes appropriate information to, and continually communicates with, staff;
- Manage all phases of departments' operation, coordinating the services of contractors and vendors;
- Daily supervision on travel requests monitoring rates and employee's policy compliance, negotiates rate agreements with hotels and airline companies for LA,
- Prepares and delivers cost centers' apportioning reports to Finance, includes support to Concur users.
- Update Facilities' staff on company policies, procedures, guidelines, and opportunities ensuring division processes comply with company policies.
- Under direct supervision and guidance, oversee functional operations and provide supervision and guidance to direct reports and respective teams;
- Provide operational back up and Implement projects in support of division and corporate operations;
- Under direct supervision and guidance, assist with development and monitoring of operations budget;
- Under direct supervision and guidance, assist with vendor contract negotiations and coordination of supplies, services, and equipment for the department;
- Insure consistent high-level customer service standards are met and maintains procedures for operations support needs;
- Assist with setting goals and establishing priorities within the department.
**What we're looking for**
- You're curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do
- Interpersonal skills: as this position interacts with all internal customers (office employees) and external (vendors), her/his interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, building and cultivating trust;
- Excellent problem solving, leadership, project management, organizational and interpersonal communication skills;
- Strong teamwork ability and hands on drive;
- Attention to details is a must in this job.
**The nice to haves**
- Associate degree with major study in Purchasing, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or related field;
- Four years of experience in business operations to include any of the following: purchasing, facilities, inventory control, security operations, etc.
- English level - advanced/fluent;
- Spanish level - advanced
**Other knowledge, skills, and abilities**
- Working knowledge of corporate procurement, inventory, distribution and warehousing procedures and methods;
- Thorough knowledge of corporate facilities support and operations.
- Some knowledge of management budgeting, financial analysis, and business systems development;
- Strong mathematical, planning, and scheduling skills;
- Ability to manage several functional areas and work under pressure
**Why SAS**
- We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.
- Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn't about fitting into our culture, it's about adding to it - and we can't wait to see what you'll bring.
**Additional Information**:
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received._- All valid SAS job openings are located on the Careers page at _
- before taking any further action_

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