Carrier Procurement Manager`

Circle Logistics • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Source. Secure. Scale. Circle Logistics is building the future of carrier capacity, and this role owns it. Ready to Drive Your Career Forward? At Circle Logistics, we’re not offering a seat at the table; we’re giving you ownership of the table. If you thrive in fast markets, know how to lock in capacity before others react, and want real influence on how freight moves, this is your lane. Why Circle Logistics? We believe in working hard, winning together, and enjoying the ride. Our competitive compensation and strong benefits are designed to let you perform at a high level and still enjoy life outside of work. Every day here is fast, competitive, and collaborative—and we recognize the people who step up, solve problems, and drive results. Who We Are: Circle Logistics is a leading third-party logistics provider built on No-Fail Service, Personalized Communication, and Innovative Solutions . Over the past decade, we’ve grown from a small team into a half-billion-dollar organization with 500+ team members, powered by an entrepreneurial mindset and a relentless drive to improve how freight moves in a 24/7 industry.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a logistics environment required.
• Must have strong operational background and abilities.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn a variety of TMS/CRM platforms.
• Above average proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office (vlookup, pivot tables, reports).
• Demonstrable experience with providing feedback loops to software engineers and developing customer-facing tech.
• Strong experience with building carrier networks, sourcing for RFPs, and learning new equipment and modes of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Associates' or Bachelor’s Degree in logistics or business-related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrier Network Strategy: Build and manage a high-performing network of contract and core carriers
• Core Carrier Program: Develop long-term, contracted capacity through competitive pricing and best-in-class service
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of carrier sourcing reps focused on repeat partnerships
• Performance & KPIs: Establish and track carrier reliability, service, and profitability metrics
• Capacity Forecasting: Partner with sales, pod leaders, and branch managers to forecast volume and support growth
• Market Intelligence: Monitor capacity trends, fuel, and industry shifts to inform carrier strategy
• RFP & Awards Support: Provide scalable capacity solutions for bids and new business implementations
• Process & Technology: Improve sourcing workflows, carrier tech, and data integrity across systems
• Compliance & Data: Ensure carrier onboarding, documentation, and TMS profiles meet all requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid training and ongoing professional development in a fast-growing company that promotes from within
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees