Manager of Vendor Strategy and Rebate Program

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

The Manager of Vendor & Rebate Programs is responsible for managing vendor partnerships and maximizing the value of Turtle’s participation in the Affiliated Distributors (AD) buying group.

This role serves as the primary liaison between the company and vendor partners, overseeing rebate programs, ensuring compliance, and driving profitability.

The position combines vendor relationship management, rebate program execution, and data reporting with opportunities to implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and scalability.

This position can be based either on-site at our Clark, NJ office or performed remotely with occasional travel required to vendor sites, AD meetings, and industry conferences.

The pay range for this position is $80K–$100K per year, based on experience.

What You'll Do:


* Vendor Relationship Management & AD Program Support
+ Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor partners.
+ Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to align on business goals and performance targets.
+ Conduct vendor evaluations and reviews to assess performance and compliance.
+ Contact suppliers for agreement renewals, comparisons, and execution of AD and non-AD bolt-on agreements.
+ Support vendor and AD participation in industry conferences (NAED & AD) by scheduling meetings and preparing data packages.


* Rebate Program Oversight & Reporting
+ Manage AD and non-AD rebate programs, including tracking accruals, payments, and supplier tiers.
+ Review and update rebate program performance, including AD run-rate, GIBP earnings, and star ratings.
+ Compile and update rebate values in SXe and populate AD & non-AD categories for Circle of Profit reporting via QlikView.
+ Ensure proper and fair allocation of rebate credits
+ Partner with Finance, Purchasing, and ...