Carrier Procurement Specialist

C.H. Robinson•Lisle, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Procurement Specialist to join their team. In this role, the specialist will expand the qualified carrier network, develop competitive carrier pricing and capacity, manage carrier performance, and oversee the internal carrier selection process for High Value business verticals. This position offers an opportunity to source key opportunities, execute on them, and drive results through relationship and performance management of carriers within the DeSpir Qualified Carrier Network. This is a hybrid position based in their Lisle, IL office.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must have at least 2 years in Logistics and procurement
Experience in drafting and negotiating logistics service contracts (transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, import/export etc.)
Must have a valid driver’s license for travel

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations
Knowledge of the logistics services and logistics technology industry required
Knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures required
Strong communication, analytical and project management skills a must.
Knowledge of transportation regulations/law desired
Ability to manage in a multitask role
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
Demonstrate proficiency composing written communication, proofreading and editing
Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail-oriented
Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, time management and problem-solving skills
Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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 employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities