Administrative Assistant, Surface Care Team

Procter & Gamble; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble’s Ivorydale site near Cincinnati is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Surface Care R&D leadership team. You will manage calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare meeting agendas, and drive cross-group collaboration to enable strategic priorities.

The role requires strong administrative skills, discretion, and experience with budgeting, procurement, and enterprise tools. Join a dynamic, global company committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Strong proficiency with SAP, Coupa, Aravo and PO management.
• Ability to work with vendors and internal teams across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and travel for VP and two Senior Directors.
• Prepare agendas, organize logistics, and ensure follow-up for meetings.
• Proactively manage projects and workflows for leadership priorities.
• Coordinate activities across Surface Care R&D teams and partners.
• Maintain office systems, records, and confidential documentation.
• Support budgeting, expense tracking, and procurement processes.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Administrative support

Budgeting & forecasting

Procurement tooling

Vendor management

AI tools familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Aravo

Purchase Orders

Job description

IVORYDALE INNOVATION CENTER

Full time

R000156715

Job Location

IVORYDALE INNOVATION CENTER

Job Description

P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

The Opportunity:

We believe great ideas emerge from the creative connections that happen between our talented employees and we encourage diverse, multi-functional teams to work together to generate new ideas to address challenges we face. We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our Surface Care team located at our Ivorydale site located in St Bernard right outside of Cincinnati, OH. This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President and two Senior Directors within the Surface Care R&D organization. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, enabling leadership effectiveness, and fostering collaboration across Surface Care teams and stakeholders. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate seamlessly across multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D environment.

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• The ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing needs.
• Experience collaborating across diverse groups and building effective networks.
• Exceptional administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive Support:

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and arrange domestic/international travel for the VP and two Senior Directors.
• Prepare agendas, organize logistics, and ensure follow-up for business meetings involving multiple Surface Care R&D groups, requiring excellent coordination across teams and functions.
• Proactively manage projects and workflows, enabling leaders and their teams to focus on strategic priorities.

Cross-Group Collaboration & Coordination:

• Serve as a central point of contact, facilitating communication and collaboration between the VP, Senior Directors, Surface Care R&D teams, and internal/external partners.
• Build and maintain networks across functions, ensuring information flows smoothly and priorities are aligned.
• Coordinate activities and initiatives that span multiple Surface Care teams, adapting to different working styles, priorities, and organizational needs.

Administrative Excellence:

• Maintain office systems, records, and documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate superior organizational skills in managing multiple priorities and shifting demands.
• Support budget management, expense tracking, and stewardship of global resources.
• Manages budget planning and executional activities including Purchase Order creation and tracking, budget forecasting, actuals monitoring, and cross-charge allocation using SAP, Coupa, and related procurement tools.

Technical Proficiency:

• Utilize advanced skills in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP, and SharePoint to support business operations.
• Leverage P&G administrative systems for reporting, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Interest in learning and applying AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency, communication, and workflow management is considered an asset

Leadership & Professionalism:

• Represent the office with professionalism, discretion, and maturity.
• Take initiative in areas of responsibility, working independently and anticipating needs.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, handling sensitive information with care.

Communication:

• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Draft correspondence, reports, and presentations for leadership.
• Engage with external partners and vendors as needed.

Why This Work Matters:

Supporting a VP and two Senior Directors in Surface Care R&D requires not only administrative excellence, but also the ability to coordinate across teams, anticipate leadership needs, and enable efficient execution in a fast-moving technical organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building relationships, and can seamlessly manage competing demands with professionalism and discretion.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher degree.
• Proven experience supporting senior leadership in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities for multiple leaders.
• Strong technical proficiency in office and business software.
• Strong budget forecasting, actuals tracking, and reporting skills. Demonstrated expertise in SAP, Coupa (Purchasing), Aravo (Vendor Database), Purchase Order management from creation to payment, and cross-charge allocation. Ability to work effectively with vendors and internal employees on procurement needs.
• Experience using AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) or the desire to learn.
• Ability to work 3-4 days per week out of our Ivorydale location in the St. Bernard area of Cincinnati.

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. For more information regarding who is eligible for hire at P&G along with other work authorization FAQ’s, please click HERE. (https://www.pgcareers.com/us/en/hiring-faq-)

Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

P&G is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation/adjustment due to a disability in order to complete the online application process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to complete our online application process, please visit our Disability Accommodation Page (https://www.pgcareers.com/global/en/disability-accommodation-request) .

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000156715

Job Segmentation

Entry Level

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$69,300.00 - $96,200.00 / year

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.