Procurement Professional – Third Party Logistics
Iron Mountain
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and execute global transportation sourcing strategies across parcel, 3PL, LTL/FTL, intermodal, ocean, air, brokerage, and last-mile, translating enterprise strategy into regional execution plans.
- Lead competitive sourcing events (RFPs/RFQs), carrier and 3PL evaluations, network optimization initiatives, and award decisions to deliver year-over-year savings and working-capital benefits.
- Negotiate and structure complex transportation contracts, including MSAs, rate agreements, fuel mechanisms, accessorials, SLAs, KPIs, and liability terms aligned with operational realities.
- Manage carrier, broker, and 3PL performance, using scorecards, QBRs, and performance guardrails to ensure service, cost, and compliance outcomes are realized in the P&L.
- Analyze freight markets and cost drivers, acting as a market “sensor” to provide pricing, capacity, and risk insights to leadership.
- Partner cross-functionally with regional operations and stakeholders to balance cost, service, compliance, and risk across a global or multi-region transportation network.
Requirements
- Proven procurement and category management experience in third-party transportation and logistics, supporting global or multi-region networks.
- Deep transportation domain expertise across parcel, LTL/FTL, intermodal, ocean, air freight, brokerage, last-mile, and courier services.
- Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills, with experience delivering repeatable, sustainable value—not one-time wins.
- Solid understanding of freight economics and market dynamics, including capacity trends, rate indices, and cost structures.
- Experience with transportation systems and tools, such as TMS, parcel analytics, and freight audit and payment platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, CSCMP/SCPro preferred).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your level of experience.
- Generous paid time off and holidays to support your personal well-being.
- Remote work option to support a healthy work–life balance.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans designed for your future.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global organization.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
transportation sourcing strategiescompetitive sourcing eventsnegotiationcontract managementfreight economicsmarket analysiscost analysisperformance managementnetwork optimizationcategory management
Soft skills
cross-functional collaborationleadershipcommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingnegotiation skillsstakeholder managementdecision-makingrelationship management
Certifications
CPSMCIPSCSCMPSCProBachelor's degree in Supply ChainBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Finance