Senior Director of Supply Chain

Overview

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. 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.

About The Role

The Senior Director of Supply Chain will develop and manage the activities and resources of the Turtle Integrated Supply Chain Organization. The position will be responsible for establishing and implementing the strategic and tactical facets of the Turtle Integrated SC function, achieving optimum value for the organization and its clients. Policy and process generation, training of staff on assigned responsibilities, contract negotiations and program rollout and management.

• Develop and implement the Category Management and SRM strategies to successfully manage the most impactful Turtle Integrated spend groups.
• Lead and mentor the Supply Chain team in the identification and management of strategic partners in each category.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication within Turtle Integrated regarding Category Management responsibilities and Partner Suppliers.
• Manage negotiations to ensure agreements are comprehensive, specific and value driven.
• Create/refine standards, processes, templates, etc. for tactical sourcing activities to support implementations, competitive bidding events and project savings initiatives.
• Establish file sharing and document retention processes and repositories within acceptable T&H IT guidelines.
• Track and monitor incentive opportunities for monthly reporting.
• AD Program Management
• Oversee Supplier Diversity and Sustainable Procurement initiatives.
• Engage with Data Governance Committee and IT resources to improve data collection, reporting and system functionalities.
• Support client cost savings guarantees through SRM program.
• Create and refine Supplier Scorecard/Q  processes.
• E-commerce content development
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or 10+ years equivalent experience
• MBA/master’s in Supply Chain preferred
• 10+ years procurement related experience
• 7+ years Category Management experience
• Procurement systems experience
• Negotiating contracts/agreements
• Analyzing spend data
• Quality, Cost, Performance, Process improvements
• Project Management/Planning
• Strong Communication and Collaborative Team skills
• Experience in transformational leadership
• Anticipates and resolves complex problems
• Strong decision-making, problem solving and influencing skills
• Matrix management adaptability

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

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.

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

Turtle is proud to be 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.