Carrier Procurement Manager
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Job Location:
Fort Wayne, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Source. Secure. Scale.
Circle Logistics is building the future of carrier capacity and this role owns it.
Ready to Drive Your Career Forward
At Circle Logistics were not offering a seat at the table; were giving you ownership of the table. If you thrive in fast markets know how to lock in capacity before others react and want real influence on how freight moves this is your lane.
Why Circle Logistics
We believe in working hard winning together and enjoying the ride. Our competitive compensation and strong benefits are designed to let you perform at a high level and still enjoy life outside of work. Every day here is fast competitive and collaborativeand we recognize the people who step up solve problems and drive results.
Who We Are:
Circle Logistics is a leading third-party logistics provider built on No-Fail Service Personalized Communication and Innovative Solutions. Over the past decade weve grown from a small team into a half-billion-dollar organization with 500 team members powered by an entrepreneurial mindset and a relentless drive to improve how freight moves in a 24/7 industry.
What Youll Own:
- Carrier Network Strategy: Build and manage a high-performing network of contract and core carriers
- Core Carrier Program: Develop long-term contracted capacity through competitive pricing and best-in-class service
- Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of carrier sourcing reps focused on repeat partnerships
- Performance & KPIs: Establish and track carrier reliability service and profitability metrics
- Capacity Forecasting: Partner with sales pod leaders and branch managers to forecast volume and support growth
- Market Intelligence: Monitor capacity trends fuel and industry shifts to inform carrier strategy
- RFP & Awards Support: Provide scalable capacity solutions for bids and new business implementations
- Process & Technology: Improve sourcing workflows carrier tech and data integrity across systems
- Compliance & Data: Ensure carrier onboarding documentation and TMS profiles meet all requirements
What Youll Deliver:
- Strong reliable contracted capacity across regions and accounts
- Improved network profitability and reduced market exposure
- Consistent carrier performance backed by data and accountability
- Faster onboarding cleaner data and scalable sourcing processes
- Clear market insights and reporting for leadership decision-making
What You Bring:
- High School diploma GED or equivalent experience required.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in logistics or business-related fields preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in a logistics environment required.
- Must have strong operational background and abilities.
- Experience with and/or ability to learn a variety of TMS/CRM platforms.
- Above average proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (vlookup pivot tables reports).
- Demonstrable experience with providing feedback loops to software engineers and developing customer-facing tech.
- Strong experience with building carrier networks sourcing for RFPs and learning new equipment and modes of transportation.
The Perks & Payoff:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid training and ongoing professional development in a fast-growing company that promotes from within
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Health vision and dental benefits
Think you can build capacity instead of chasing it
Apply today and help shape how Circle Logistics secures scales and moves freight because when capacity wins everyone wins.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
Circle Logistics Circle Logistics is a privately held third-party logistics company committed to delivering on three core promises to our customers: No Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions. Circle Logistics leverages its technology, industry experience, a ... View more
