Administrative Assistant

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is seeking an Administrative Assistant supporting the Corporate Division located in HATC, Texas. This position will report to the Office Services Manager.

Job Scope

Provide administrative support to HATC Testing Services group as well as to several divisional R&D/Technology groups on site.

In summary, as the Administrative Assistant, you will:   

• Create and process Purchase Requisitions as required       
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable groups as required
• Coordinate meeting and travel arrangements as required
• Manage and maintain phone and mail directories, Method of Tests, and other databases
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, presentations, files, etc. as requested
• Assist with various site support functions as required (Copiers/Printers, Mail, Conf. Rooms, etc)
• Back up facilities support and other admins in their absence
• Participate in special projects as required  

Other general responsibilities:

• Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Assists other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
• Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Skills and knowledge

• Must have a high level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
• Experience working with R&D/Technical personnel or in R&D/Technical environment highly desirable
• Proficiency with SAP and Ariba Systems are required; SAP Plant Maintenance desirable
• Experience working with CORA accounts payable system is highly desirable

Competencies

• Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during employment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for job success.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local. 

 
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