Carrier and Procurement Manager
Carrier and Procurement Manager
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Job Description
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Carrier Management and Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and management of transportation services across all modes (small package less-than-truckload truckload intermodal ocean air etc.). This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies managing carrier relationships and driving cost optimization while maintaining service quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to support our evolving logistics needs.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for transportation services to meet cost service and capacity requirements.
- Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers and logistics service providers across all transportation modes.
- Evaluate and select transportation partners based on performance cost capacity and service metrics.
- Monitor carrier performance through KPIs scorecards and regular business reviews.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. operations planning procurement finance) to align logistics strategies with overall business objectives.
- Analyze freight spend and transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities route optimization and process improvements.
- Stay abreast of market trends regulations and capacity changes to proactively manage risk and ensure continuity of service.
- Lead bid events/RFQs and manage the sourcing calendar.
- Ensure compliance with all transportation-related regulations contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in supply chain logistics business or related field highly preferred or commensurate training and experience required
- 5 years of experience in transportation procurement logistics sourcing or supply chain management.
- Required experience in LTL parcel and ECOM procurement.
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation markets and regulations.
- Proven experience in negotiating and managing carrier contracts.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and ERP software.
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint) web-based and Windows based software
- Excellent professional level written and verbal communication skills - ability to interface and communicate effectively with multiple functional groups geographic regions different levels of internal and external client organizations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources including upper management clients other departments and interact with various work behavior styles
- Highly self-motivated with ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines within an ever-changing fast-paced environment
- Change Management: ability to make an effective case for change and to drive progress within the organization
Preferred Skills:
- Certifications such as CTL APICS or CSCM
- Experience with digital freight platforms or procurement software
- Understanding of sustainability practices in logistics
Additional Information :
Why Work With Us
- A culture of innovation collaboration and teamwork
- Training and opportunities to grow within the company
- Medical dental vision benets (comprehensive coverage with low premiums)
- 401k w/ employer match and life insurance at no cost to our employees
- Paid vacation holidays sick time and disability insurance
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and smartphones.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written) converse with and exchange information with others. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally move between their workspace and office machinery. The person in this position must operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine printer calculator; pull/retrieve/file documents in a filing cabinet. May need to position oneself to move between tight high or low spaces. Seeing abilities required by this job include detecting/identifying/recognizing/inspecting objects close to the employee within a distance peripherally depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race religion creed color national origin ancestry medical condition (including genetic characteristics) mental and/or physical disability or handicap marital status sex age veteran status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity political party preference political belief socioeconomic status familial status registered domestic partner status military service pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal state or local law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation commensurate with years of experience qualifications education skills and abilities.
Our most important asset is our People
Conectivs success greatly relies on our peoples energy motivation and talent.
We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity and innovation.
We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment developing and enhancing career opportunities for all.
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
