Associate Carrier Procurement Specialist (November 2025 Start Date)

Coyote Logistics

94d • $45,000

About The Position

As a Specialist, Carrier Procurement in Brokerage at RXO, you will source, negotiate, and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner. This position involves participating in a 6-week customer project during Peak season (Q4), providing exposure to real-time logistics operations and customer needs, which helps strengthen issue-resolution skills and build strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners. You will cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight, maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers, and ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, and freight concerns. Additionally, you will schedule pickup and delivery appointment times, follow established procedures regarding HVS and HRC loads, accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems, conduct research for potential leads, and track back-end billing and invoicing.

Requirements

• 1 year of procurement experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 1 year of transportation experience.
• 2 years of sales or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 6-week customer project during Peak season (Q4).
• Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process.
• Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary.
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times, considering all factors affecting timeframe.
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads.
• Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems.
• Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects.
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement 401(k) featuring employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Industry-leading mental health resources.
• Complimentary membership to Peloton.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous skill enhancement.
• Paid time off and paid parental and disability leave.
• 3 paid community service days annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees