Buyer

The Purchasing Analyst / Buyer plans, analyzes, and executes the purchase of assigned goods and services to support Franklin’s operational objectives. This role partners with internal teams and external vendors to obtain competitive pricing, ensure reliable supply, administer service agreements, and maintain accurate purchasing records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and source goods and services to achieve best overall value (cost, quality, service, and delivery).
• Prepare specifications and scopes of work; obtain and evaluate bids and proposals.
• Identify vendors and place purchase orders for materials and services, including safety and plant supplies, packaging materials, and trade show support.
• Coordinate and administer service and preventative maintenance contracts (janitorial, HVAC, waste, forklift services, pest control, grounds, and related services).
• Monitor vendor performance, resolve delivery or quality issues, and support corrective actions.
• Enter, track, and receive purchase orders in the ERP system; maintain accurate electronic records and documentation.
• Develop reports and spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Communicate order status and collaborate with internal departments to meet operational needs.
• Support Purchasing Team initiatives and provide guidance to the Maintenance MRO Coordinator as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• 2–3 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with occasional time (up to 10%) in manufacturing areas.
• PPE required when in production environments.
• Minimal day travel may be required.

About Us:

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin International is among the largest privately held manufacturers of adhesives and sealants in the United States. We opened in 1935 as the Franklin Glue Company and today are known as Franklin International to reflect our global distribution across 60 countries on six continents around the globe. Our Construction Building Products division provides the Titebond brand of glues, adhesives and sealants for use in woodworking and all facets of residential and commercial construction. Franklin International employs over 400 people in its laboratory, R&D center, sales/marketing offices and manufacturing facility, all located at its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We are an American family-owned, U.S.-based company and our products sold in the U.S. are made in America.

Franklin International is proud of our family-friendly atmosphere. We are small enough that people know your name, but big enough to have the resources available to do amazing things within our industry. Our award-winning benefits program includes a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision insurance to more unique options like a free on-site fitness center, indoor pickleball courts, a near-site free health clinic, 529 Plan matching, and adoption support. Our average employee tenure is over twelve years; learn more at www.FranklinInternational.com .