Carrier Procurement Specialist

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Hybrid work model

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Procurement Specialist to join our team in Lisle, IL. You will expand our qualified carrier network, develop competitive pricing and capacity, and manage carrier performance within our DeSpir Qualified Carrier Network.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, contract knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external carriers to drive results. Join a Fortune 200 logistics leader with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years in Logistics and procurement.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating logistics service contracts (transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, import/export etc.).
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations Knowledge of the logistics services and logistics technology industry required
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures required
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills a must.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations/law desired
• Ability to manage in a multitask role
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Demonstrate proficiency composing written communication, proofreading and editing
• Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail-oriented
• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, time management and problem-solving skills
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver’s license for travel

Responsibilities

• Find dedicated capacity and build route guides for customer lanes.
• Strengthen and expand the Qualified Carrier network.
• Qualify new carriers and onboard efficiently.
• Drive TSA compliance for qualified carriers and ensure training compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to build focus on carrier opportunities.
• Support cross-functional teams to improve carrier-related processes.

Skills

Finding capacity

Carrier pricing

Performance management

Relationship building

Contract drafting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2+ years in Logistics and procurement

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics or Operations (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role you will further expand our qualified carrier network, develop competitive carrier pricing and capacity, manage carrier performance and internal carrier selection process for our High Value business verticals. This is an exciting opportunity to source key opportunities to execute on, and drive results through relationship and performance management of carriers within the DeSpir Qualified Carrier Network. This is a hybrid position based in our Lisle, IL office.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for finding dedicated capacity
• Responsible for building route guides for key customer lanes
• Strengthen existing carrier partnerships and build new strategic relationships to expand our Qualified Carrier network
• Help qualify new carriers interested in joining DeSpir’s Qualified Carrier network
• Streamline quick and efficient processes for carrier qualification and onboarding
• Responsible for driving Qualified carrier TSA compliance
• Responsible for ensuring Qualified carriers maintain their driver training compliance with DeSpir’s risk management team
• Assist the QCs through the levels of qualification
• Understand DeSpir’s value proposition to carriers and create internal initiatives to generate focus on new carrier partner opportunities
• Work collaboratively with all departments to drive efficiencies and companies focus on building out the Qualified Carrier Network

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 2 years in Logistics and procurement
• Experience in drafting and negotiating logistics service contracts (transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, import/export etc.)
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, or Operations Knowledge of the logistics services and logistics technology industry required
• Knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures required
• Strong communication, analytical and project management skills a must.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations/law desired
• Ability to manage in a multitask role
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
• Demonstrate proficiency composing written communication, proofreading and editing
• Resourceful, well-organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail-oriented
• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, time management and problem-solving skills
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a valid driver’s license for travel

Compensation Range $26.59 - $42.10

The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong.

Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. EOE\\Disabled\\Veteran

Benefits & WELLBEING

• Three medical plans which include Prescription drug coverage
• Enhanced Fertility benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid observed holidays
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Charitable Giving Match Program
• 401(k) with 6% company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.