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As an Administrative Manager, you will manage various operations at a facility. You will work within general methods and procedures and exercises considerable independent judgment to select proper courses of action. In this role, you will require the knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of administrative and departmental programs, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
Recruit and train personnel and allocate responsibilities and office space
Assess staff performance and provide coaching and guidance to ensure maximum efficiency
Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
Manage schedules and deadlines
Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
Manage and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable issues and resolution
Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and tradespersons (e.g electricians)
Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments
Qualifications:
High School Degree or Equivalent
Associates’ Degree (U.S.)/College Diploma (Canada)
Prior experience with problem solving moderate to complex issues/2-5 years
Prior experience with effective communication with all levels in an organization/2-5 years
Knowledge of office travel management processes/2-5 years
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Outlook/2-5 years
Proven knowledge of vendor selection, competitive bidding, contract negotiations and evaluation procedures/ 2-5 years, preferred
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles/ 2-5 years, preferred
Leadership and team management skills 2-5 years, preferred
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.