Office Administrator I General Administrative

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Builders FirstSource - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Wood Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Office Administrator I position is an entry-level role that involves performing various administrative activities to support one or more departments or locations within Builders FirstSource. The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate all administrative activities and services related to office procedures, special analysis, project summaries, and compliance functions. The Office Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that administrative processes meet both internal and external requirements, thereby contributing to the overall efficiency of the office environment. In this role, the Office Administrator will coordinate administrative support functions, which may include preparing orders and estimates, compiling periodic reports, and assisting purchasing staff in resolving invoice problems and customer relations. Additionally, the administrator will oversee the purchase of office equipment, ensuring that supply needs are met while minimizing costs. The position may also involve other duties as assigned, which could vary based on the needs of the organization. To be successful in this role, the Office Administrator must possess excellent customer service skills, strong verbal and written communication abilities, and the capacity to compose effective reports and correspondence. The ability to maintain confidentiality, organize, prioritize, and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is also required, as it will be a key tool in performing daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all administrative activities and services relating to office procedures, special analysis, project summaries, and compliance functions.
• Partners with others to ensure administrative processes meet internal and external requirements.
• Prepares orders and estimates and compiles periodic reports.
• Assists purchasing staff in resolving invoice problems and customer relations.
• Oversees the purchase of office equipment ensuring supply needs are met and costs are minimized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Degree (GED).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to compose effective and efficient reports and correspondence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to explain complex topics in simple language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays