Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

WELCOME TO BASF

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance, but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF’s regional division EMEA Europe, Middle East, Emerging Europe and Africa. BASF operates in more than 50 countries in the region. For BASF the EMEA region is our most important market.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

•    Executive & Administrative Support 
Manage the MD’s schedule and priorities, organize leadership and teams’ meetings, prepare agendas and presentations, and document meeting minutes while tracking key action items. 
•    Office Coordination & Business Reporting 
Support coordination of regional office activities and prepare internal reports, dashboards, quarterly reviews. 
•    Communication & Stakeholder Management 
Manage professional communications on behalf of the MD, including coordination with headquarters, regional offices, customers, distributors, and key partners. Support preparation of executive correspondence and business updates.
•    Meetings, Events & Executive Logistics 
Organize management meetings, customer visits, distributor engagements, and business events. Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for the MD, visiting executives, and leadership activities. 
•    Governance, Compliance & Risk Coordination 
Support the MD in coordinating governance and compliance activities, including monitoring adherence to local laws and corporate guidelines, maintaining documentation related to organizational structure and delegated authorities, supporting risk management processes, audits, incident or crisis management coordination, and ensuring follow-up with responsible departments on regulatory, EHSQ, trade compliance, and contractual matters. 
•    Cross-Functional & Operational Coordination 
Liaise with internal departments (sales, marketing, finance, HR, supply chain, and legal) to follow up on MD priorities, including business reporting support, employee-related matters, and ensuring timely execution of key operational and regulatory actions. 
•    In the lead with BASF Saudi Arabia LLC Co. and other entities' PA's in the region to keep the job profile of PA's fit and adjusted to the increasing complexity and changing requirements of the Middle East organisation.
•    Apply BASF Group guidelines and principles.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Education
•    Bachelor in Administration
•    Commercial training 

Professional Experience 
•    Excellent writing and presentation skills in English (Arabic beneficial)
•    Expert in Microsoft Office applications   
•    Experience in managing a similar role is a must.

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