Carrier Procurement Manager, Road

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement carrier procurement strategies that align with business objectives, service requirements, and cost goals

• Identify, assess, and integrate carriers across various transportation modes

• Recognize and oversee carriers that specialize in high-risk, high-value, and pharmaceutical freight

• Direct carrier contract negotiations to secure competitive rates, favorable terms, and service level agreements (SLAs)

• Create carrier performance frameworks utilizing scorecards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business reviews

• Monitor performance related to service, cost, compliance, and risk, while initiating corrective measures

• Collaborate with Operations, Brokerage, and Customer Solutions teams

• Ensure that carriers comply with regulatory, safety, insurance, and compliance requirements

• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies

• Analyze trends in the market, variations in capacity, and fluctuations in rates

• Enhance procurement processes, increase efficiency, and achieve cost reductions

• Support preferred carrier initiatives and establish long-term strategic partnerships

• Maintain 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 preferred; equivalent experience will be considered

• Over 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement

• Experience in sourcing and managing carriers for high-value, high-risk, or pharmaceutical freight is strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience in negotiating transportation contracts and managing relationships with carriers

• Experience in brokerage, asset-based transportation, or third-party logistics (3PL) environments is preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of transportation markets, carrier networks, and procurement strategies

• Familiarity with compliance, security, and regulatory standards for specialized freight

• Exceptional negotiation and vendor management capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capacity to interpret market data and trends

• Ability to balance cost, service, and risk in decision-making

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across cross-functional teams

• High attention to detail and robust organizational skills

• Capability to operate both strategically and tactically in a dynamic environment

• Ability to work primarily in a sedentary position at a computer, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and occasionally stand, walk, lift up to 15 pounds, and travel

🏝️ Benefits

• Base pay range of $80,000.00–$90,000.00 annually

• Benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, available through the DSV Benefits Showcase

• Benefits, programs, and eligibility may differ by location and division

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities

• Equal employment opportunity