Purchasing asistent & Administration officer

Tenneco Inc. is a global manufacturing company, is pioneering global ideas for cleaner air, and smoother, quieter and safer transportation. We're one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of Performance Solutions, DRiV, Powertrain and Clean Air products and technology solutions for diversified markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway equipment and the aftermarket.

Tenneco is present in Romania with the Global Shared Services Center in Bucharest and also with the Braking products plant in Ploiesti, Prahova.

•Bachelor degree in Economics or related field
•Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar job; exposure in multinational organization
•Good written and verbal communication skills.
•Must have good organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills; ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
•Must have strong data entry skills.
•Ability to maintain confidential information and data.
•Ability to exercises limited discretion and independent judgment to respond appropriately to administrative needs.
•Must be able to develop a basic knowledge of company operations and organizational procedures.
•Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
•Proficiency in English

•Purchase order management from A to Z ( including contracts negotiations)
•Compile data and/or conduct research for inclusion in reports and prepare reports as required for internal and/or external customers. Ensure reports are prepared in an accurate and timely manner
•Plan and coordinate activities to secure repetitive deliverables
•Maintain and/or update department policies, programs and procedures as assigned
•Maintain department calendars as necessary; schedules conferences, meetings and appointments; notify attendees and makes necessary arrangements. May assist with making and confirming travel arrangements
•Respond to inquires and ensure administrative responsibilities are handled in a confidential, timely and professional manner and provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
•Process administrative tasks such as travel expenses, orders creation and Invoice management
•Maintain and update contracts in the contract repository and supplier tracking sheets.
•Assist with start-up related tasks when required by the department Manager