Carrier Procurement - Dry Van
About The Position
Priority1 is seeking a driven, competitive, and relationship-focused professional for its Carrier Procurement team. The role connects customers with reliable transportation partners nationwide by sourcing and securing truckload capacity, negotiating carrier rates, and managing freight through delivery. The position works closely with sales and carrier partners in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment and requires proactive communication, problem-solving, and accurate shipment recordkeeping. New hires receive hands-on training, mentorship, and direct support from experienced Carrier Procurement leaders. Onboarding includes shadowing team members and learning industry best practices to prepare employees to manage freight independently. Priority1 promotes from within and offers opportunities for long-term career growth.
Requirements
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and confidently with carriers.
- Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize daily workload.
- Excellent organization and recordkeeping skills.
- Comfort with oral and written communication, primarily by telephone and email.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally work extended hours.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, customer service, sales, or carrier procurement (preferred but not required).
- Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Experience working toward performance goals and activity metrics.
- Professional communication skills via phone, email, and internal collaboration.
- Customer-first mindset and commitment to service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with carrier partners nationwide.
- Source and secure truckload capacity to support customer shipping needs.
- Negotiate competitive carrier rates while maximizing profitability.
- Use transportation management systems (TMS) and load boards to book and manage freight.
- Monitor shipments and proactively communicate updates, delays, and service issues.
- Collaborate with the sales team to meet customer commitments.
- Analyze market conditions and carrier availability to identify capacity opportunities.
- Troubleshoot transportation challenges and develop real-time solutions.
- Maintain accurate shipment records and provide timely updates throughout the transportation lifecycle.
- Meet activity and performance goals in a metrics-driven environment.
Benefits
- Health insurance premiums paid at 100% for employees and dependent family members.
- Dental insurance 100% paid for the employee.
- Vision insurance.
- HSA with employer contributions.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan.
- Profit sharing, with a typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Cancer, critical illness, and accident policies available.
- Competitive salary and commission upside with uncapped earning potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
