Carrier Procurement Specialist

Hybrid

Lisle, IL United States of America

Full time

R49219

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role you will further expand our qualified carrier network, develop competitive carrier pricing and capacity, manage carrier performance and internal carrier selection process for our High Value business verticals. This is an exciting opportunity to source key opportunities to execute on, and drive results through relationship and performance management of carriers within the DeSpir Qualified Carrier Network.

This is a hybrid position based in our Lisle, IL office.

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for finding dedicated capacity
• Responsible for building route guides for key customer lanes
• Strengthen existing carrier partnerships and build new strategic relationships to expand our Qualified Carrier network
• Help qualify new carriers interested in joining DeSpir’s Qualified Carrier network
• Streamline quick and efficient processes for carrier qualification and onboarding
• Responsible for driving Qualified carrier TSA compliance
• Responsible for ensuring Qualified carriers maintain their driver training compliance with DeSpir’s risk management team
• Assist the QCs through the levels of qualification
• Understand DeSpir’s value proposition to carriers and create internal initiatives to generate focus on new carrier partner opportunities
• Work collaboratively with all departments to drive efficiencies and companies focus on building out the Qualified Carrier Network

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 2 years in Logistics and procurement
• Experienceindraftingandnegotiatinglogisticsservicecontracts(transportation,freight forwarding,warehousing,distribution, import/exportetc.)

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations
• Knowledgeofthelogisticsservicesandlogisticstechnologyindustryrequired
• Knowledgeofprocurementandpurchasingproceduresrequired
• Strong communication,analyticalandprojectmanagementskillsamust.
• Knowledgeoftransportationregulations/lawdesired
• Abilitytomanage inamultitaskrole
• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunication
• Stronginterpersonalandcustomer-service skills
• Demonstrateproficiencycomposingwrittencommunication,proofreadingandediting
• Resourceful,well-organized,highlydependable,efficientanddetail-oriented
• Abilitytoexerciseinitiative,good judgment,timemanagementandproblem-solving skills
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver’s license for travel

$26.59 - $42.10

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

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Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• Three medical plans which include
• Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other…