Sr. Administrative Assistant
Houston, TX, US, 77010
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Sr. Administrative Assistant supports the Digital and IT team in administrative activities including yet not limited to calendar management, mail, e-mail, and travel. This professional will prepare reports, respond to correspondence, coordinate meeting details, assist with candidate interview schedules and provide presentation materials as requested, as well as coordinate and oversee domestic and international travel arrangements and expense reporting. Additional assignments will include data gathering, researching, purchase requisitions and vendor payments.
A critical aspect of this role will be to maintain confidentiality with all daily activities and assignments and the ability to handle multiple tasks supporting a large size organization.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Professionally represent the Digital and IT organization to all internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment.
- Proactively manage requests and schedules to appropriately accommodate and prioritize meetings, conference calls and interviews
- Coordinate and manage domestic and international travel arrangements, prepare travel itineraries and prepare/submit expense reports.
- Arrange for meeting rooms, prepare agendas, and exercise judgment in taking initiative on pending action items.
- Work with other assistants including but not limited to providing back up support as needed.
- Observe safety and security procedures.
- Be available outside regular business hours to provide support as needed.
- Manage multiple calendars.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings and conferences, including hotel and food service as needed.
- Provide purchasing support for both Pcard and requisitions.
- Able to manage & prioritize multiple projects at the same time.
Min. Qualifications
- High School diploma required.
- Typically, five years administrative experience including working effectively in high-pressure situations while managing multiple tasks and handling confidential and sensitive information (such as financial and employee data) with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity.
- Exceptional customer service approach and philosophy.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent fluency in the English language – comprehension, verbal, written.
- Able to work independently and to initiate administrative improvements; needs limited guidance from supervisor.
- Well-honed organizational skills—manage workflow & projects effectively and timely.
- Able to manage & prioritize multiple projects at the same time.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP & Concur experience is highly preferred
- College degree preferred, Associates or Bachelors.
Competencies
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
Nearest Major Market: Houston