Title: Junior Buyer

Location: Cambridge, OH

Type: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we're redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service-and we're just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what's possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that's making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

Turtle is seeking a Junior Buyer to primarily support our location in Cambridge, OH. This entry level position will be responsible for expediting open purchase orders, managing information related to open orders, as well as, problem solving, managing returns, invoice management, purchasing goods within their assigned vendors, and deliver best in class customer service.

What You'll Do

Coordinate customer needs

Identify and select vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and place orders

Manage inventory

Identify cost savings initiatives

Resolve purchasing problems with vendors

Crib Attendance

Monitor delivery routes

Dispatch responsibilities

Ensure paperwork is prepared for deliveries.

Schedule/Route couriers as needed.

Answer phones

Load out assistance

Who We Are Looking For

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred

MS Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Problem solving and analytical skills

Communication skills (verbal & written)

Ability to be a self starter, organize and prioritize work

Ability to work onsite.

Prior experience in distribution preferred especially electrical purchasing

Understanding procurement in a distribution environment a plus

Must possess a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation's largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated division provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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