Department Administrator (Finance)

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America's largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That's why we say... if it's in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco U.S. is seeking for a Department Administrator

Department Administrator

Responsible for purchasing raw materials, products and supplies, billing, providing strategies and solutions to improve procurement processes and better manage costs while maintaining a positive relationship with vendors.

Why Work for Shermco?

• Shermco is an exceptionally stable, profitable and growing company
  
• Strong benefits package and highly competitive compensation plan
  
• A growth oriented environment that is upbeat, good morale and team oriented
  

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Setup new vendors and contractors in business central database and ability to navigate through sales force
  
• Open new work orders for department
  
• Responsible for package shipping and receiving for the department
  
• Process and complete Capital Expenditure (CapEx) orders (excluding fleet)
  
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain the lowest price possible without compromising quality
  
• Setup utilities for new office locations (water, electric, gas, waste management, etc.)
  
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other discrepancies
  
• Manage and order all company apparel including FR/AR and hard hats
  
• Support Accounting by monitoring PO's and notifying purchasers of concerns/changes
  
• Organize weekly WIP meetings and process occasional time approval for department employees
  
• Assist with onboarding all department new hires
  
• Routinely monitor purchase orders and Vendor Card data to ensure procedures are being followed
  
• Create PO's and order office, building and janitorial supplies
  
• Administer the online accounts for Grainger, Staples and Amazon
  
• Collaborate with EHS on new hire safety equipment and apparel standards
  
• Create PO's for corporate travel agency invoices for Accounts Receivables
  

Minimum Qualifications: to qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• High School diploma; Bachelor's degree or some college a plus
  
• Minimum of two years in supply chain, with knowledge of logistics
  
• Professional in appearance, communication and attitude both internally and with the public
  
• Strong math, organization skills and detail oriented; excellent time management skills
  
• At least one year of experience working in a corporate administrative support role
  
• Able to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
  
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including excellent telephone personality skills
  
• Highly proficient computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook, Internet search and purchasing skills
  
• Able to multi-task the activities with shifting priorities
  
• Must be honest, assertive and systematic
  
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.