Office Administrator (Contract)

If the chemistry is right, we can make a difference at LANXESS: speed up sports, make beverages last longer, add more color to leisure time and much more.

As a leading specialty chemicals group, we develop and produce chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and high-tech plastics. With more than 11,700 employees in 32 countries. Be part of it!

Who are we looking for?

Are you a proactive, highly organized professional who thrives on keeping business operations running smoothly? We are looking for a dedicated Office Administrator to be the operational backbone of our close-knit, growing Thailand office.

 In this role, you will be more than an admin, you will be a key bridge between local business units, regional stakeholders in Singapore, and government authorities, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and governance.

Key Accountabilities:

·        Office & Resource Management: Oversee day-to-day office operations, budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation to maintain an efficient working environment.

 ·        Key Local Liaison & Translator: Serve as the primary point of contact for local customs, tax departments, and regulatory authorities. Act as the trusted local gatekeeper and translator for Thai legal statutory documents requiring sign-off from our Singapore team.

 ·        Executive & Team Support: Manage travel arrangements and calendars for our local Country Caretaker, while providing general administrative support to our few local business unit teams.

 ·        Policy & Governance Compliance: Ensure smooth enforcement of local policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.

 ·        Event & Project Coordination: Assist local business units with seminars, corporate events, staff engagement events and keep internal communication platforms (XNet) updated with fresh local content.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in relevant field.
• Technical Skills: Detailed knowledge of ERP systems, particularly SAP systems.
• Skills:
• Experience in data collection and problem definition.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and resolve issues efficiently.
• Proficient in ERP systems, with experience in SAP being a plus
• Sharp attention to detail, strong budget oversight, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Service-oriented personality with excellent communication skills to support cross-functional teams and external stakeholders seamlessly.

What We Offer You·        Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

·        Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

·        Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

·        Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

Diversity: For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud:

Please be aware that LANXESS does not request any form of payment or monetary compensation as a pre-condition for employment. All legitimate job opportunities with our company will follow a formal recruitment process, and any communication will come from an official company email domain. If you are ever in doubt about the authenticity of a job offer or recruitment communication, please contact us directly. We take recruitment fraud seriously and encourage all applicants to remain vigilant.