Management Assistant

Management Assistant

Field of Work:  Business Administration
Location: 

Wageningen, GE, NL

Legal Entity:  KWS Vegetables BV
Contract Type:  Regular
Is Full Time?:  Yes
Onsite/ Remote:  Onsite
Job ID:  16678
 

 

At KWS Vegetables, we are looking for a Management Assistant to support our Research Management Team in Wageningen. In this varied role, you will coordinate administrative, financial, facility, IT, and organizational activities, acting as a key point of contact for the local office and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

 

Your Responsibilities:

As Management Assistant, you will play a central role in supporting the Research organization by:

  • Coordinating invoice processing through xFlow, ensuring accurate booking and approval of invoices, and collaborating closely with Controlling to maintain high-quality financial processes.
  • Supporting the Research Management Team with a wide range of administrative activities, including Employee Central (HR) processes.
  • Organizing meetings, business travel, workshops, and events for members of the Research Management Team.
  • Managing office purchasing through approved vendors and procurement tools, including CPH.
  • Acting as the local IT coordinator by organizing laptops, software, mobile phones, and other equipment for employees and interns.
  • Coordinating logistics activities, including preparing shipping labels, arranging courier services, and receiving and distributing parcels for the Research department.
  • Supporting facility management by serving as the main contact for external service providers, building management, cleaning services, and office-related suppliers.
  • Ensuring local policies, safety standards, and company culture are maintained within the Wageningen location.
  • Acting as the local coordinator for compliance-related topics, including data protection and sustainability reporting (Cority).
  • Supporting the Legal department by coordinating document authentication, collecting signatures, and managing communication with external notaries.
  • Serving as a key point of contact for the Global Business Operations (GBO) and other internal stakeholders.

 

Your Profile:

You are a service-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to manage multiple priorities. You enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders and take ownership of ensuring processes are completed accurately and efficiently.

You bring:

  • Previous experience in administrative, office management, management assistant, executive assistant, or similar coordination role.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Dutch.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills with strong attention to detail.
  • A proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across different teams and functions.
  • High levels of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information.
  • Confidence working independently while also being an active team player.
  • A critical mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
  • Flexibility and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!

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About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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