Transportation Procurement Manager

Vascor

Manager of Transportation Procurement responsible for managing carrier networks and logistics strategies. Ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance while fostering strong carrier relationships.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in carrier procurement strategies, contract negotiation, and performance management to optimize transportation capacity and enhance operational excellence. Proven ability to build relationships with carriers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer needs and drive strategic initiatives.

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Carrier ProcurementContract NegotiationBid And RFP ManagementData AnalysisLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCost ManagementMarket IntelligenceForecastingKPI Development

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceTeam BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower BITMSCarrier Onboarding PlatformMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Transportation BrokerageLTLTruckloadIntermodalRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute carrier procurement strategies to secure truckload, LTL, intermodal, and specialized transportation capacity.
Build and maintain relationships with asset-based carriers and transportation providers.
Source new carriers and negotiate competitive rates, service agreements, and long-term partnerships.
Monitor market trends, capacity fluctuations, and industry conditions to proactively secure transportation capacity.
Manage carrier utilization and optimize network coverage to support customer requirements.
Establish performance goals, KPIs, and accountability measures for the procurement team.
Conduct regular performance reviews, training, and career development planning.
Foster a culture focused on customer service, carrier engagement, and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary escalation point for key carrier relationships.
Develop strategic partnerships with preferred and dedicated carriers.
Collaborate with sales and operations teams to support customer bids, RFPs, and pricing opportunities.
Ensure all carriers meet company onboarding requirements, insurance standards, safety ratings, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor and report carrier KPIs and develop corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred
5+ years of transportation brokerage, carrier procurement, or carrier sales experience
2+ years of leadership or management experience preferred
Skills in strategic sourcing and procurement
Skills in contract negotiation
Skills in Bid and RFP management
Skills in cost management and cost avoidance strategies
Skills in market intelligence and rate benchmarking
Skills in data analysis and forecasting
Proficiency in Excel and Power Bi
Proficiency in TMS
Proficient in carrier onboarding platform
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off