Senior Buyer/Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Senior Buyer/Manager
Location: Axis, AL
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday-Friday

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 skilled Senior Buyer/Manager to work at a customer manufacturing location in Axis, AL. The Site Manager will be responsible for overseeing operations on a day-to-day basis and ensure that the production supply crib work is done safely, on time and to the right quality standards of the customer.

What You'll Do

• Manage tool crib replenishment
• Manage MRO purchasing in partnership with the customer
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the site
• Recruit, hire, manage and supervise staff
• Identify and execute large-scale/long-term cost savings initiatives
• Liaison between customer and vendors
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and site reports
• Grow Turtle Integrated business on site.
• Assure that vendors are delivering up to expectation
• 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.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma required, Associates Degree is preferred
• At least one year of experience with purchasing practices and procedures
• At least 3 years supervising staff, to include, hiring disciplining and terminating staff
• Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market for the site
• SAP experience required
• Experience in integrated supply
• Independent thinker and learner
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to manage customer expectations
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids
• Sourcing experience
• Organization and strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package. Some of which include:

• 401(k) plan
• 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.