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Franklin Electric

Wilburton (OK)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Franklin Electric in Wilburton, Oklahoma is seeking a Purchasing/Logistics professional to manage requisitions, supplier research, and negotiations for materials and services. You will collaborate across departments to optimize pricing, delivery, and quality while maintaining accurate ERP data.

The role emphasizes process improvement, coordinating supplier meetings, and ensuring timely reporting. A bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years related experience are preferred, with strong Excel/ERP skills to

Qualifications

Effective communication to convey information clearly to stakeholders.
Ability to build cross‑functional relationships and drive best practices.
Experience in purchasing/logistics or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle requisitions and purchases of pre‑approved materials and services.
Research requested materials and supplier options for pricing and delivery terms.
Provide vendor recommendations based on value, terms, and quality.
Reconcile discrepancies among purchasing, delivery, and invoicing; resolve AP issues.
Prepare weekly and monthly purchasing activity reports.
Negotiate delivery terms and arrange for material/services.
Draft and publish requests for proposals as needed.
Present updates and recommendations to managers for informed decisions.
Analyze ERP MRP information to support planning.
Lead internal supplier meetings on pricing, quality, and performance.
Manage returns of non‑conforming materials (RMA).
Maintain supplier files and confidentiality agreements.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in business or related

4–6 years relevant experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Department

Logistics / Supply Chain / Distribution / Transportation

Location

US - Oklahoma - Wilburton

Description

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions. Your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come. Franklin Electric, a diverse team of innovators, has been making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions that ensure access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our industry‑leading products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

Requisitions and purchases of pre‑approved materials, products, and services.
Performs research on requested materials, products, and services.
Makes vendor recommendations based on products, materials, and/or services options, pricing, and delivery terms.
Reconciles discrepancies between purchasing, delivery, and invoicing; resolves accounts payable issues with internal and external customers.
Prepares weekly and monthly purchasing activity reports.
Negotiates and arranges for delivery of requested materials, products, and/or services.
Develops and publishes requests for proposals.
Offers research summaries, updates, and recommendations to managers and/or other department/decision makers to ensure that more informed purchasing/costing decisions are made.
Analyzes and processes ERP material requirements plan (MRP) information.
Facilitates internal team meetings with suppliers to discuss areas such as pricing, quality, performance, and/or new product/project bid opportunities.
Negotiates and arranges for the return of non‑conforming materials (RMA) to the supplier.
Maintains supplier files and confidentiality agreements.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Who We Want

Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross‑functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What You Need

Effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person‑to‑person and small group situations with customers, clients, the public, and other employees of the organization.
Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Writes routine reports and correspondence.
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides numbers (using currency and other forms of measurement).
Utilizes common‑sense understanding to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
Deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.
Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.
Uses noncomplex machines and equipment (adding machines, calculators, copy/fax machines, etc.).

Education and Experience

Equivalent of four years of high school (required).
Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, or a related degree (preferred).
Four to six years of relevant education or experience in purchasing, logistics, or a related field (preferred).

Computer Skills