Henkel

Engineering & Maintenance Department Administration Assistant

Henkel  •  Groningen, NL (Hybrid)  •  4 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Over deze vacature

The Engineering & Maintenance Department
Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support to
ensure the efficient operation of the department. This role facilitates
communication, documentation, planning, and reporting activities — enabling the
engineering and maintenance team to focus on technical and operational
excellence.

Your Role

Administrative Support

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Engineering & Maintenance team, including managing calendars, meetings, schedules, correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
  • Act as the first point of contact with suppliers and contractors to coordinate activities (e.g. annual maintenance contracts, PO-related issues).
  • Issue requests for quotations and receive/review quotations in full alignment with the team.
  • Create Purchase Requisitions in SAP/Ariba and follow up with the purchasing department on PO status, invoicing, and supplier complaints or escalations.
  • Review spare parts availability and issues in SAP, following up on the complete ordering process, and participate in quarterly stock counts.
  • Create IDH entries and equipment numbers in SAP.
  • Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical) for technical and administrative documents, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
    - Verify technician working hours confirmation related to work orders.
  • Support invoice processing and coordination with the finance department.

Coordination & Communication

  • Act as the coordination point between Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, Finance, and other relevant departments.
    - Manage internal and external communication with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
    - Follow up on action items, deadlines, and deliverables across departments.

Project & Maintenance Support

  • Support project planning activities, timelines, and documentation.
  • Assist in organizing maintenance schedules, shutdowns, and contractor visits.
  • Track progress of ongoing projects and maintenance activities.

Your Qualifications

  • Qualifications & Experience
  • MBO or HBO education in Administration, Technical Business Administration, Facility Management, or Logistics.
  • 5–7 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in engineering, maintenance, or an industrial environment.
    -
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Ariba preferred) is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
  • Good communication and coordination skills across multiple departments.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Fluency in Dutch and English is mandatory.
    - Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Basic understanding of engineering/maintenance terminology is a plus.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and reliable.
  • Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
  • Service-minded and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with flexible hours, hybrid work, and remote work for up to 30 days per year
  • Various national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellness standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave of at least 8 weeks
  • Employee stock plan with voluntary investment and matching Henkel shares
  • Pension fund
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Cafeteria

At Henkel, we all come from different backgrounds and have different perspectives and life experiences. We believe that the uniqueness of all our employees is our greatest strength. Join the team and bring your uniqueness to us! Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of origin, culture, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.


Henkel

About Henkel

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace.

Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 47,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.

Imprint: http://www.henkel.com/imprint

Data Privacy: https://www.henkel.com/data-protection-statement-social-media

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Social Media