Funded.club Looking for Office Manager at Saudi , Makkah Region Full Time

Concrete is one of the world’s most used materials & one of the most polluting industries. ceEntek is changing the way structures are built towards a greener & lasting future by producing the world’s only Carbon Nano Fiber (CNF) enhanced Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC). ceEntek’s solution to worldwide construction challenges are less mass, less steel, takes a faster time to complete, with extended durability based on leading cutting-edge nano technology with unmatched sustainability. Our technology is simple, safe, stable & sustainable. ceEntek has become a game-changer in the construction industry & works with an international team of unique experts to develop & bring innovative ideas to life.

Become a catalyst for change with ceEntek!

ceEntek is establishing its presence in KSA. We are looking for a proactive Office Manager to manage multiple tasks in a newly opened small office at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).

The Office Manager will build trustworthy relationships with external and internal stakeholders, showing expertise in the setup of the new company’s operations block and basic understanding of the science and operational processes within the industry. We are looking for a professional that is deeply involved in local culture and business environment, aware of global trends, and best practices in KSA.

Key Responsibilities

• Setup and daily run of fundamental operational processes in the new ceEntek office in KSA – accounting, HR records keeping, general administration and other;
• Local finance management (dotted line reporting to Finance Manager in HQ);
• Communicate with KAUST departments, especially with Core Labs on behalf of ceEntek;
• Communicate with the authorities, administrations and offices in relation to the office activities;
• Find local suppliers of raw materials (such as sand and cement), transportation companies, test labs and other suppliers of goods or services and negotiate with them;
• Communicate with other offices and departments of ceEntek;
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, parcels, mailing items, samples etc.;
• Fill out reports and prepare documentation in accordance with internal ceEntek procedures;
• Keep and archive ceEntek documentation, samples, tools;
• Fulfil other tasks relating to ceEntek activity and set up by the Management of ceEntek.

Who Are We Looking For

• Experience in project management is a must.
• Fluency in Arabic & English. Deeply integrated in Arab culture and business environment.
• Proactive, have a curious mindset, easy-going and capable of building good relations with partners.
• Background in a similar industry is an advantage.
• Willing to learn and explore new things.

What You Can Expect

• Compensation based on the candidate’s experience
• A fully-equipped office & scientific premises at KAUST
• Working with an international team of visionaries & game-changers

Job Conditions

• Work location – KAUST, housing at KAUST is provided. Applicants living close to KAUST (for instance, Jeddah) will be also considered.
• Rewarding job: compensation package + medical insurance
• Collaborative work culture

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