Purchasing and Logistics Specialist

Position Summary

The Purchasing and Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing the flow of materials, parts, and products throughout the organization. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring materials are available when needed, maintaining accurate inventory levels, supporting operational efficiency, and coordinating logistics activities that help Red E serve customers effectively.

This role works collaboratively across departments to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high-quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure parts, materials, and services while negotiating pricing, quality, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Create, manage, and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve order, quality, or delivery issues as they arise.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory planning to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyze purchasing trends and historical data to support forecasting and operational planning.
• Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Accounting teams to support business operations.
• Support receiving, shipping, and inventory control processes.
• Assist with inventory audits and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Help develop and improve purchasing, inventory, and logistics processes.
• Participate in ERP system usage and continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory and purchasing functions.
• Apply practical problem-solving skills to address daily operational challenges.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high-quality standard.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.

Who We're Looking For

This role is designed for someone who enjoys problem solving, coordinating multiple priorities, and creating efficient processes. You will work alongside a team focused on delivering high-quality products and supporting the operational needs of the business.

We're looking for someone who takes initiative, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and is committed to producing high-quality work. This role requires someone who is dependable, adaptable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities while contributing to a team environment.

This role offers the opportunity to grow skills and make a meaningful impact by improving operational efficiency, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, agriculture, or related industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory management and purchasing systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software.
• Experience using ERP systems and accounting software preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications, or fabrication-related information preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Valid driver's license.

Why This Role Matters

Every product we build, sell, and support depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time. The Purchasing and Logistics Specialist plays a critical role in helping Red E operate efficiently by ensuring inventory is properly managed, suppliers are aligned with business needs, and materials move smoothly throughout the organization.

By reducing delays, improving inventory accuracy, and supporting continuous improvement efforts, this role directly contributes to operational success, customer satisfaction, and the continued growth of Red E.

Red E offers more than a job—this role is an opportunity to be part of helping farmers feed the world. By supporting the systems and processes that keep products moving and customers served, this role contributes to a team that is committed to excellence and making a difference every day.

Who We Are

Red E was founded in 2012 with a simple mission: help farmers get more life, performance, and reliability out of the equipment they already own.

What started as a small engineering firm quickly evolved into something bigger: a company dedicated to designing high-performance aftermarket solutions for air seeders, planters, and other agricultural equipment.

Today, Red E serves farmers across North America and around the world with engineering, parts, and full-service rebuild solutions designed to help them keep their equipment running better than new.

How We're Different

Plain and simple, it's our culture and drive for excellence. We are a closely knit team that strives to be the best we can be. In fact, a recent team member survey about our culture revealed key words like Family, Caring, Genuine, Team Focused, Collaborative, and Hard Working. We value and prioritize in-person collaboration at the office.

We strive to focus on the following four key areas to create an excellent workplace:

1. Leadership: Be the best example through servant leadership, allowing others to feel a sense of ownership and pride in what they do.
2. Purpose: Understand what we do and why we do it. Truly know we are making a difference and helping farmers feed people around the world while striving to bring the best products and services to the marketplace.
3. Opportunity: Continual improvement while identifying products and services that make a difference in people's lives.
4. Growth: If we aren't growing, we aren't winning.

In addition to great co-workers and a strong company culture, Red E provides eligible team members with:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plan Options.
• Life and Disability Insurance Plan Options.
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Volunteering Time.
• Matching Charitable Gift Fund.
• Quarterly Team Building Events.
• Modified Flex Time Plan.
• Annual Profit Sharing.

Relocation Assistance: This position may be eligible for relocation assistance of up to $8,000.

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