Carrier Procurement Specialist

RXO Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off including holidays and断D

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Pre-employment drug test

Job summary

RXO Inc. in Chicago seeks a Carrier Procurement Specialist to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for timely, cost-effective freight movement.

You will maintain carrier relationships, communicate with customers, and ensure smooth operations through careful scheduling and data accuracy. A background in procurement and transportation, plus sales or customer service experience, is valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year of procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 1 year of transportation experience.
• 2 years of sales or customer service experience.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process.
• Inform all parties of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary.
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times and consider factors like weather, traffic, and miles.
• Update information in the company’s operating systems and ensure shipment integrity.

Skills

Procurement experience

Transportation experience

Sales or customer service experience

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

RXO Inc. in Chicago seeks a Carrier Procurement Specialist to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for timely, cost-effective freight movement.

You will maintain carrier relationships, communicate with customers, and ensure smooth operations through careful scheduling and data accuracy. A background in procurement and transportation, plus sales or customer service experience, is valued.