Carrier Procurement Manager – Road

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Carrier Procurement Manager developing and executing procurement strategies for efficient transportation operations. Leading carrier sourcing and compliance for high-value and pharmaceutical freight in a global logistics firm.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeItasca • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute carrier procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, service requirements, and cost targets.
Source, evaluate, and onboard carriers across multiple transportation modes, building a reliable and scalable carrier network.
Identify and manage carriers specializing in high-risk, high-value, and pharmaceutical freight, ensuring adherence to strict security, compliance, and handling standards.
Lead contract negotiations with carriers, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
Establish and maintain carrier performance management frameworks, including scorecards, KPIs, and regular business reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement.
Experience sourcing and managing carriers for high-value, high-risk, or pharmaceutical freight strongly preferred.
Proven experience negotiating transportation contracts and managing carrier relationships.
Experience working within brokerage, asset-based transportation, or 3PL environments preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

carrier procurementcontract negotiationsperformance managementKPI developmentscorecard creationsourcing carriersonboarding carrierstransportation managementlogistics managementsupply chain management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationrelationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skillscollaborationdecision-making