Business Operations Specialist

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Business Operations Specialist

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Operations Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to non-executive employees, small teams, or departments, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflows. You will utilize various business software applications to prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting minutes, while also editing, proofreading, and formatting documents to maintain high-quality production standards.

This is a 11-month, Canada home-based position which can be a Development Assignment or a Contract position. This could also be hybrid based role from a Bayer office preferribly in Saskatchewan or Alberta.

What you will do:

• Manage Accounts Payables in coordination with accounting, finance, AP, and vendors, processing requisitions and invoices promptly through electronic control (SAP) and other necessary systems.
• Orchestrates purchase orders, service entries, contracts, and capital project submissions within the company’s systems.
• Reconcile, allocate, and track charges for timely payments while maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and preferred vendors.
• Organize and coordinate special events, meetings, conferences, tours, training sessions, and customer trips, including managing the RSVP process and tracking responses.
• Take accountability for organizing travel and event logistics by developing itineraries and agendas, scheduling air travel, booking transportation, and arranging lodging, catering, venue reservations, and equipment rentals.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for full‑time and contract employees, as outlined in HR, IT, and Fleet procedures.
• Handle day-to-day office duties such as answering calls, emails, and other correspondence, shipping and receiving packages, managing office inventory, and addressing IT-related issues.
• Collaborate with the landlord on the upkeep requirements of the facility and common areas.
• Coordinate with global security to maintain the site’s security systems, including access cards, audits, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Review site documentation (SOPs, work instructions, etc.) and make necessary corrections.
• Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

Who you are:

• Minimum Grade 12 high school diploma with 5 years of related administrative experience; or a minimum 1‑year certificate in office administration or a related discipline with 3 years of related administrative experience; or a minimum 2‑year diploma in office administration or a related discipline with 1 year of related experience.
• Advanced proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote, at a level that facilitates efficient workflow.
• Strong interpersonal and English communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills.

Additional Skills Preferred:

• Experience with operating systems such as SAP, CRM, and Concur

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work‑life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innova