What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Turtle?
Title : Buyer
Location : Warsaw, IN
Type : Full-Time
Shift : Monday-Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm
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
The Buyer 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 vendors 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.
- Source and place purchase orders
- Manage information within the ERP system concerning back-orders, expected ship dates, etc.
- Proactively communicate with the sales team as it pertains to their open orders and back-order dates.
- Assist buyers with assigned current projects.
- Spot buys and sending out repairs for quotes
- Place purchase orders for quotes
- Procure assigned items as required
Who We Are Looking For
What We Offer
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes :
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 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.
