Carrier Procurement Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement carrier procurement strategies that align with business goals, service demands, and cost objectives.

• Identify, assess, and onboard carriers across various transportation modes.

• Manage carriers that focus on high-risk, high-value, and pharmaceutical freight.

• Oversee negotiations for carrier contracts to achieve competitive pricing, advantageous terms, and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Create frameworks for evaluating carrier performance, including scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business reviews.

• Track service quality, costs, compliance, and risk performance while initiating corrective measures as necessary.

• Collaborate with Operations, Brokerage, and Customer Solutions teams to ensure carrier capabilities align with customer needs.

• Verify that carriers adhere to regulatory, safety, insurance, and compliance standards.

• Formulate contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies.

• Analyze market trends, fluctuations in capacity, and changes in rates.

• Enhance procurement processes for improved efficiency and cost savings.

• Support preferred carrier initiatives and foster long-term strategic partnerships.

• Keep precise records of carriers, contracts, and documentation within company systems.

• Undertake additional duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement.

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in sourcing and managing carriers for high-value, high-risk, or pharmaceutical freight.

• Proven track record in negotiating transportation contracts and managing relationships with carriers.

• Preferred experience in brokerage, asset-based transportation, or third-party logistics (3PL) environments.

• In-depth knowledge of transportation markets, carrier networks, and procurement strategies.

• Understanding of compliance, security, and regulatory requirements relevant to specialized freight.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to interpret market data and trends effectively.

• Capability to balance cost, service, and risk in decision-making processes.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple functional teams.

• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities.

• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in effective verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work on a computer for extended durations, which includes frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and telephone.

• Occasional standing, walking, and light lifting of up to 15 pounds may be required.

• Minimal travel may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefit offerings are available through the DSV Benefits Showcase, which includes information on eligibility, coverage options, and plan details.

• Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary depending on location and division.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.