Genève
Administrative Assistant - Public Procurement Specialist
- 20 July 2026
- 100%
- Genève
Job summary
Join the University of Geneva as an Adjoint-e administratif/ve! A great opportunity in a stimulating work environment.
Tasks
- Manage and supervise institutional purchasing sector effectively.
- Advise on sustainability and responsible purchasing practices.
- Oversee administration of the purchasing portal efficiently.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in economics or management required.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, and internet tools essential.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities needed.
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Administrative Assistant - Public Procurement Specialist
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Job Description
The mission of the position is to provide a service to the university community in terms of advice and expertise on institutional purchasing, public procurement rules and related applicable laws, in compliance with UNIGE's purchasing policy, including responsible purchasing and internal management procedures. The position also supervises and administers the institutional purchasing portal.
Purpose of the role:
- Supervision and management of the purchasing sector
- Promotion and advice on sustainability (Responsible purchasing and public procurement)
- Supervision of the administration of the SI Engagements Achats (SIEA) portal
- Administrative management
Title and Required Skills
Basic education and possible further training:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, management, HEG
- Continuing education in purchasing or public procurement
Both levels of education are required together.
- Proficiency in IT tools Word, Excel, Internet
- Federal diploma as a "public procurement specialist" is an asset
Professional experience:
At least 2 years of experience in public procurement
Specific knowledge useful for the position, possibly to be acquired on the job:
- Mastery and specialisation in public procurement
- Sense of responsibility and organisation
- Problem solving, analysis and synthesis
- Proficiency in French
- English level B1
Start Date
To be agreed
Contact
For more information about the position, contact rh-dibat@unige.ch
Additional Information
Permanent contract on DIP
Remarks
THE POSITION WILL LIKELY BE FILLED WITHIN THE SERVICE.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
From a parity perspective, the University encourages applications from the under-represented gender.
