Senior Business Support Specialist

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Location:

Rotterdam, NL, 3013 AA

Department:
Executive & Management Assistants B

Division:
Intermediates & Derivatives and Enterpri

Lyondell Basellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Our Rotterdam office consists of approximately 500 employees and 40+ different nationalities and is considered our European headquarters. Once onboarded, we facilitate a hybrid way of working, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Affinity for working in an international corporate organization is preferred. You will be working in a team of 3 and reporting to the Supervisor Business Support.

The Senior Business Support Specialist is a trusted business partner to Vice Presidents, Senior Directors and their teams. You proactively coordinate priorities, remove obstacles and deliver high-quality operational and administrative support, enabling leaders to focus on strategic priorities and business outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage complex calendars, priorities and scheduling for senior leaders and their teams;
• Coordinate leadership meetings, team forums and business reviews, including agendas, logistics and follow-up actions;
• Act as a trusted point of contact and gatekeeper, using sound judgment to balance competing priorities;
• Arrange domestic and international travel, expenses and visa requirements;
• Lead or support departmental events, workshops, town halls and cross-functional projects;
• Ensure accurate administration of service invoices and Purchase-to-Pay activities;
• Identify process gaps, risks and inefficiencies, and drive practical improvements through technology and better ways of working;
• Demonstrates a strong team-oriented mindset through active involvement with the Business Support team.

• You anticipate needs and act without waiting for direction;
• You enjoy variety and remain effective when priorities change;
• You combine attention to detail with a clear view of the bigger picture;
• You work independently while contributing actively to the wider support team;
• You build trust through professionalism, discretion, reliability and clear communication;
• You seek greater ownership and follow through on commitments.

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in executive or business support within an international organization;
• Experience supporting Vice Presidents, Senior Directors or comparable senior leaders;
• College or university degree preferred, or equivalent relevant experience;
• Fluent English;
  Dutch or another European language is an advantage;
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills. Experience with SAP, Concur, Docu Sign, Documentum or Salesforce is an advantage.

To be successful in this role you must recognize yourself in the following profile:
Demonstrates a strong customer focus by delivering responsive support and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business.…