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Senior Buyer

Turtle

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Location
Grand Rapids, MI
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Job overview

The Senior Buyer sources spot-buy purchases and replenishes inventory in a production supply crib located at a client site. The role coordinates customer needs, selects vendors, places orders, manages inventory, identifies cost-saving initiatives, and resolves vendor purchasing problems. Turtle is an electrical and industrial distributor providing on-site MRO procurement and related services.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Purchasing Practices, requiredMaterials Knowledge, requiredCommodity Market Knowledge, requiredTechnical Specifications and Bids, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredCustomer Service, requiredSourcing, requiredOrganization, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredFlexibility, requiredLifting 25 Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, required2+ Years Purchasing, Procurement, or Supply Chain Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 sing

About the Role

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for sourcing spot buy purchases and replenishing inventory items in a production supply crib located on the site of our client.

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

  • Purchasing

  • Manage inventory

  • Identify cost savings initiatives

  • Resolve purchasing problems with vendors

What You'll Bring

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management required.

  • Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

  • Knowledge of materials, products, and the commodity market for the site

  • Experience in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Sourcing experience

  • Organization and strong attention to detail

  • Ability to be flexible

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs. using safe practices

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • 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 provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,115 open Buyer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$74–100K/yr503 salary ranges
  • US median$27–33/hr116 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 32 open Buyer jobs in Michigan and 1,115 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Buyer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (825 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 451 of the 1,115 open Buyer jobs (40%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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