As Associate Director, Facilities & Administration you will ensure a smooth transition of all employees to the new corporate headquarters by overseeing the planning, design, security and maintenance of the corporate headquarters including the procurement of equipment, machinery, services, etc. You will also manage all internal and external relationships related to headquarters administration including landlords, security service providers, design and furniture consultants, food services providers who operate and maintain cafeterias, catering, etc. Responsible for management of the Site Services Department, including managing, supervising and developing employees. You will also establish and implement new travel policies and procedures, management of selected travel vendors who assist corporate meeting planners with negotiation of contracts for airlines, hotels, limousine services, rental cars, etc. Significant purchasing responsibilities including managing the bid process for facilities goods and services, managing the centralization of the purchasing function throughout the headquarters facility, manage preparation of RFP’s and selection of preferred vendors and managing, supervising and developing employees responsible for administering the Purchasing department and Small Business Program, ensuring full compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, Eisai’s system of internal controls and compliance with governmental regulations.
BA/BS Degree required, MBA a plus.
12-15 years experience in facilities design and construction including relocation of employees, administration, centralized procurement administration and equipment/furniture procurement as well as a background in engineering required.
Strong MS Office and powerpoint skills required.
Knowledge of insurance, lease agreements, printing administration, development of RFP templates, contract negotiation skill, corporate travel and meeting planning is desirable
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