Business Operations Assistant

3 weeks ago


Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom AkzoNobel Full time

About AkzoNobel

We are a leading paints and coatings company with a rich history of innovation and sustainability. Our portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, is trusted by customers worldwide. We operate in over 100 countries and are committed to providing sustainable solutions that preserve the best of what we have today while creating a better tomorrow.

Business Assistant Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Assistant to provide purchasing administration support to our business in Leyland. The successful candidate will be responsible for raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and arranging for transport and storage of raw materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers to arrange for transport and storage of raw materials
  • Process stock adjustments and daily sales order dispatches
  • Arrange contractor visits and ensure paperwork is up to date
  • Stock control of stationery, H&S consumables, and other miscellaneous items
  • Become proficient in all aspects of our UK sales order processing system
  • Ensure all costs are maintained accurately on the system and report any notable variations
  • Provide ad hoc administrative support as needed
  • Support Management with month-end and ad-hoc reporting

About You

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to follow processes and has a high attention to detail. Experience in an administrative or purchasing role would be beneficial, as would basic MS Office knowledge. Sage 50 experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays, income protection, staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores, employee assistance programme, employee life assurance, company pension, and flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including gym membership, retail card, dental cover, and more.



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