Procurement Specialist I — Strategic Sourcing

Franklin Electric Co.; Wilburton (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

On-site amenities

Job summary

Franklin Electric Co. in Wilburton, Oklahoma is seeking a Buyer I to source and procure materials and services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, timely delivery, and strong supplier relationships to support operations.

You will handle requisitions, research products, evaluate options, and manage supplier performance while coordinating with internal teams to optimize purchasing decisions and maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 for 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 bids 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.

Job description

Franklin Electric Co. in Wilburton, Oklahoma is seeking a Buyer I to source and procure materials and services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, timely delivery, and strong supplier relationships to support operations.

You will handle requisitions, research products, evaluate options, and manage supplier performance while coordinating with internal teams to optimize purchasing decisions and maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy.