Sourcing Manager
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.
About the Role
The Sourcing Manager role is an integral part of the Integrated Supply Chain function. This person will be responsible for managing Turtle Integrated sourcing/pricing exercises, as well as managing and maintaining price files and supplier web-logins. This includes but is not limited to market baskets and sourcing events, evaluating product and supplier pricing and market trends. The Sourcing Manager plays a key role in training and supporting field purchasing personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, project management skills, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Work with our preferred suppliers to complete pricing/quoting exercises
- Work with the Category Managers to develop special pricing agreements with their suppliers
- Work with Category Managers and their supplier relationships to complete customer quote exercises
- Manage the Customer bid process from bid receipt to submission
- Manage and maintain price files and supplier pricing/login database
- Assist in creating new hire process for price files and supplier logins
- Assist in the creation and management of training materials, sourcing plans, etc.
Requirements
- College degree in related field is preferred. Degree may be substituted for significant documented experience within integrated supply
- 2+ years of experience as sourcing specialist, preferably in the industrial distribution industry
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with pricing software and tools preferred
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong skills in Excel / PowerPoint; Project Management software
- Ability to work remote in an office setting with the ability to video conference and use of strong working internet
- Highly organized, dependable, motivated, responsible and a team player
- Strong time-management skills
- Ability to multitask and handle high-volume work
Benefits
- 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.