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Reporting to
Executive Assistant to the Division President Traction
In this role, you will provide general administrative support to the ABB Traction division in Switzerland. You are part of a newly created assistant team and report to the Executive Assistant. As a point of contact for enquiries, you provide solutions for those within your scope and escalating those that require it. You will be instrumental in the smooth running of administrative processes and procedures within the business, grading the urgency of issues, while providing confidential assistance to the local management team.
Working model
Join a skilled assistant team, where you will be able to thrive. Your input and ideas to create this new team and being an active part of it are highly welcome.
Your Responsibilities
Executive and team support: Trusted assistant to the Division Manager Switzerland Traction, the management team, and employees, serving as a central point of contact and ensuring smooth daily operations and information flow
Coordination & logistics: Planning and organizing internal and external meetings, trainings, events, campaigns, business travel, visas, and conference registrations with a service‑oriented mindset
Administrative & systems management: Handling purchase requisitions and orders (Ariba/SAP), invoice control, time recording, SharePoint databases, organization charts, and IT access and equipment for new joiners in close collaboration with IS and HR (on-/off‑boarding)
Collaboration & communication: Regularly sharing knowledge, responding to internal and external inquiries, maintaining close cross‑functional collaboration, and regularly contributing to the assistant community at the Untersiggenthal site
Your background
Completed commercial apprenticeship (Kaufmännische Lehre) or higher education, with several years of experience in an administrative or assistant role
Solid planning skills with the ability to prioritize effectively in a changing environment
Professional, solution‑oriented business partner with a friendly, customer‑focused approach who takes initiative
Composed and effective under high workload, last‑minute changes, and frequent interruptions
Solid written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with a collaborative team spirit
Proficient user of Microsoft Office
Authorized to work in Switzerland
More About Us
ABB Traction is a leader in traction technologies, innovating in rail and e‑mobility. Our propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions contribute to making transportation more sustainable, while saving energy every day. Our people and culture are the foundation of how we deliver results. We all make the difference for our customers every day.
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