Administrative Assistant - Braskem

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Travel Involved: 0%

Job Type: Contract // Onsite

Description:

The candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, ever-changing work scope that requires independent thinking, problem-solving, and a high degree of flexibility. The candidate must also be able to work in a collaborative, innovative, and positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support global leaders and their teams with team meeting scheduling, travel requests, and expenses.
• Focal person to learn procurement system, order supplies and materials, process invoices, and adhere to procurement guidelines
• Assisting in inputting receiving documentation to the SAP computer system for all types of materials shipped in and out of the facility.
• Support site operations, including coordinating global meetings, town hall video connectivity, and global email communication/announcements.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Products.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
• Ability to operate independently and to take the initiative in accomplishing job responsibilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interface well with a wide variety of people.
• Positive attitude with an open-minded approach to learning.
• Due to the nature of the confidential information, you must demonstrate complete discretion and maturity.
• Professional work ethic with the ability to have fun at work.
• Backup support when needed for ordering luncheons and meals for the department for site activities or large projects/meetings, receptionist duties in the atrium of the building such as greeting visitors andescoring visitors into and out of the site. Track and manage contractor janitorial services for the facilities

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A two-year Technical or Associates Degree in office studies, business management, or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.
• Tact, diplomacy, and an ability to recognize and protect confidential information.