Buyer

Turtle; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle is seeking a Buyer to primarily support our Fort Washington, PA location. The Buyer will expedite open purchase orders, manage order information in the ERP, solve issues, and deliver best-in-class customer service.

Responsibilities include sourcing and placing orders, communicating with the sales team about back-orders, assisting with projects, and supporting inventory management. A High School Diploma and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and place purchase orders.
• Manage ERP information related to back-orders and dates.
• Communicate proactively with sales on open orders and back-orders.
• Assist buyers with current projects.
• Procure assigned items as required.
• Support inventory management processes.

Skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Turtle is seeking a Buyerto primarily support our Fort Washington, PA location.

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

• 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.
• Procure assigned items as required
• Support inventory management process

Who We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma required
• MS Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to be a self starter, organize and prioritize work
• Prior experience in distribution preferred especially electrical purchasing a plus
• 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:

• 401(k) plan
• Health 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 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.