Carrier Procurement - Dry Van

Priority1•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Priority1 is hiring a Carrier Procurement professional to connect customers with reliable transportation partners nationwide. The role focuses on sourcing and securing truckload capacity, negotiating carrier rates, managing freight, and maintaining effective carrier relationships in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. The position is based in the company’s downtown Little Rock, Arkansas office. New hires receive hands-on training, mentorship, and support from experienced Carrier Procurement leaders, with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

Requirements

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to negotiate effectively and confidently with carriers.
Strong organization and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, competitive, and results-oriented mindset.
Strong work ethic and desire to succeed.
Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Professional communication skills by phone, email, and internal collaboration.
Customer-first mindset and commitment to service excellence.
Ability to perform the essential job duties, with reasonable accommodations available as described in the posting.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer workstation; perform normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching; and meet the role’s sight and hearing requirements.
Ability to handle stressful situations and occasional extended hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logistics, transportation, freight brokerage, customer service, sales, or carrier procurement.
Experience working toward performance goals and activity metrics.

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

Employee and immediate-family health insurance premiums paid at 100%.
Dental insurance premiums paid 100% for the employee.
Vision insurance.
HSA with employer contributions.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
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 unlimited earning potential.
Hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement.