Procurement Manager

RXO, Inc.•Warren, MI

31d

About The Position

Accelerate your career at RXO RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America. As a Procurement Manager at RXO, you will handle transportation procurement functions, including developing new carrier sources, conducting bids, and selecting carriers. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and RXO. If you’re ready to embrace the challenge of working for a fast-growing global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with RXO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
5 years of experience in carrier procurement with an emphasis on carrier rate negotiations

Nice To Haves

In-depth knowledge of carrier operations
Proven lane/rate negotiation skills
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to multitask
Ability to interact and communicate well with all internal and external customers

Responsibilities

Develop understanding of the customer and their logistics needs through customer calls, interaction with sales team, research, correspondence, etc.
Help set strategy around mode buying and leveraging; develop key initiatives, best practices, and processes within the team
Support the growth of new customers and the expansion of existing customers
Work with Customer and Account Management teams to create solutions that meet service and cost levels
Onboard carriers that expand service offerings such as international, temperature control, special equipment, etc.
Determine carrier rates and KPI’s; analyze rates and make decisions on awards while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
Prepare bid package for carriers, including cover letter, customer profile, freight profile, locations, photos, operational considerations, pricing requirements and targets, fuel table, and accessorial target costs
Recommend cost-saving strategies that are beneficial to our customers as well as equitable to the carriers
Analyze materials in the context of freight profile, customer’s needs, and RXO’s marketing strategy to develop pricing approach and type of proposal to be submitted
Communicate end results of negotiations to internal audience for coordination and communication to customer