Trucking Procurement Manager

Flexport•Chicago, IL

3h•$74,500 - $93,000

About The Position

Flexport is seeking a Drayage Procurement Manager to own procurement, pricing, and allocation strategy across the East Coast. The role is responsible for building and maintaining a competitive carrier network, negotiating rates and contracts, and serving as the market expert for the region. The manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to align strategy, drive profitability, and accelerate growth. Success requires building strong carrier partnerships, using data-driven insights to make decisions, and proactively identifying opportunities to optimize Flexport’s drayage network.

Requirements

BA/BS degree.
5–7+ years of experience in trucking, freight forwarding, or a related supply chain role, with a focus on Ocean or Drayage.
Proven experience in a carrier- or partner-facing role, including procurement and management functions.
Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
Deep knowledge of the North American drayage market and industry trends.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage multiple priorities.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared business goals.

Responsibilities

Source, vet, and onboard a high-quality network of drayage carriers for East Coast markets, ensuring contracts, compliance, and insurance documents are in order.
Serve as the Drayage Market expert by providing regular market updates, leading internal enablement sessions, and sharing insights on market conditions and nuances.
Manage carrier pricing by executing buy-side strategies and leading carrier annual and off-cycle RFPs.
Partner with Sales and Demand teams on client solutions and growth initiatives, including attending client meetings, shaping sell-side margin strategies, and driving higher attachment rates to expand Flexport’s drayage business across North America.
Develop carrier relationships to drive cost reductions and maintain current accessorial tariffs and baseline rate structures.
Support P&L performance by providing data inputs and business context for financial planning, and assisting with invoicing, audit, and dispute resolution.
Collaborate with the Carrier Management team on service performance and technology adoption, providing insights that inform network strategy and allocation decisions.
Own and manage allocation strategy across assigned markets, ensuring the Allocation Tool and related inputs are accurate to optimize cost and performance.
Partner with the Procurement Technology team to represent business needs for new tool development and improvements.