Hybrid Junior Buyer – Electrical Distribution

Turtle And Hughes; Franklin Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle And Hughes is seeking a Junior Buyer to support our New York/New Jersey region. This entry-level role, reporting to Somerset, NJ, involves expediting open purchase orders, handling order information, solving problems, managing returns, invoice processing, and procuring items with strong customer service.

Some remote capability is available. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a BA/BS or have related MS Office skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a distribution environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred, not required.
• MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to be a self-starter, organize and prioritize work.
• Hybrid work environment with onsite and offsite duties.
• Prior distribution experience, especially electrical purchasing, is a plus.
• Understanding procurement in a distribution environment is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to source and place purchase orders.
• Manage information in the ERP system about back-orders and expected ship dates.
• Communicate proactively with the sales team about open orders and back-order dates.
• Assist buyers with current projects.
• Procure assigned items as required.
• Support inventory management processes.

Skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self starter

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Turtle And Hughes is seeking a Junior Buyer to support our New York/New Jersey region. This entry-level role, reporting to Somerset, NJ, involves expediting open purchase orders, handling order information, solving problems, managing returns, invoice processing, and procuring items with strong customer service.

Some remote capability is available. The ideal candidate will be pursuing a BA/BS or have related MS Office skills, with a willingness to learn and grow in a distribution environment.