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With over 900 employees, spanning across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, we believe that our people are our most valuable assets. Through our culture of innovation, education, and accountability, you ensure to create a space where Everyone Matters. We believe that EVERYONE can do extraordinary things and our mission is to create a workplace that empowers our employees to be successful. It explains why our history spans 100 years and has led to our standing as one of the nation’s largest independent electrical industrial distributors. You believe that by making the right choices, you can find the right solutions. That’s how we built our past. That’s how we’ll build our future.\nAbout the Role\nTurtle is seeking a JuniorBuyer to primarily support our New York/New Jersey region. This position will report to our Somerset, NJ location and have some remote capabilities. 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nLearn to source and place purchase orders \nManage information within the ERP system concerning back-orders, expected ship dates, etc.\nProactively communicate with the sales team as it pertains to their open orders and back-order dates.\nAssist buyers with assigned current projects.\nProcure assigned items as required\nSupport inventory management process\nWho We Are Looking For\nBA/BS preferred, not required\nMS Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)\nProblem solving and analytical skills\nCommunication skills (verbal & written)\nAbility to be a self starter, organize and prioritize work\nAbility to work both onsite and offsite as required. (this role will require both, as we are in a hybrid work environment)\nPrior experience in distribution preferred especially electrical purchasing\nUnderstanding procurement in a distribution environment a plus\nMust possess a willingness to learn. \nWhat We Offer\nWe offer a competitive benefits package that includes:\n401(k) plan\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays\nVacation\nEmployee negotiated discounts\nWho We Are\nFounded 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. 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