R&D Operations Assistant – Purchasing & Admin

at  Unilever

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Education level: GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

Relevant experience:

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise, multi-task, and act with speed & agility.
• Demonstrate communication with internal & external stakeholders in a professional manner with strong customer service.
• Experience in purchasing is preferable.

Key Skills:

• Digitally savvy, with high proficiency in using Microsoft tools (eg Outlook, Teams) & non-microsoft tools (eg SAP).
• High level of data accuracy & attention to detail.
• Strong & professional verbal and written communication.
• Strong organisational & problem solving skills.

RECRUITMENT FRAUD

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JOB PURPOSE

The main responsibility of the job is to coordinate the creation of Purchase Orders & complete associated administrative activities on behalf of the R&D teams based at Leeds. Additionally the role holder will provide Admin support to a number of operational activities to support the wider team.