Business Assistant

7 months ago


Leyland, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

**Business Assistant**
**Leyland, Lancashire**

**Business Assistant - Introduction**
If you have an eye for detail, can follow processes and are keen to learn in a fast paced international business, this is an incredible opportunity to develop your career with a world expert in making coatings. Operating in over 150 countries, AkzoNobel is home to well-known brands and has been awarded Top Employer status in the UK and Europe. We are now recruiting a Business Assistant to provide purchasing administration support to our business in Leyland.

**Business Assistant - The Role**
- Raise purchase orders & liaise with suppliers, arranging for transport for raw material collections & booking in of raw materials/packaging. - Process stock adjustments & daily sales order dispatches.
- Arrange contractor visits - ensuring paperwork is kept up to date & that visits are arranged as per the maintenance schedule.
- Stock control of stationery, H&S consumables & other miscellaneous items.
- Become proficient in all aspects of our UK sales order processing system.
- Ensure all costs are maintained accurately on the system & report any notable variations.
- Provide ad hoc administrative support as needed.
- Support Management with month end and ad-hoc reporting.

**Business Assistant - About You**
- Able to follow processes. - High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
- Experience in an administrative / purchasing role would be beneficial.
- Basic MS Office knowledge is preferred (Outlook / Word / Excel).
- Experience with Sage 50 would be an advantage but full training provided.

**Business Assistant - What Is In It For You**
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including: - Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays
- Income protection
- Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Life Assurance
- Company pension
- Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more

**Business Assistant - How to Apply**

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We may consider flexible working for this role.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Please state your salary expectations

Work Location: In person


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