Carrier Procurement Specialist — Freight Solutions

RXO Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) matching

Pre-tax Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Career Development

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RXO is seeking an Associate Specialist, Carrier Procurement to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for freight movement across North America. You will build carrier relationships, communicate with carriers and customers, and ensure timely, cost-effective shipments.

Day-to-day responsibilities include scheduling pickups, following procedures for loads, updating systems, researching potential leads, making cold calls, and assisting with back-end billing and invoicing to ensure accurate carrier

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in carrier procurement or related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; military experience considered equivalent.
• Ability to exercise judgment and work independently within limits.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight.
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure high-quality freight movement.
• Inform all parties of route changes, delays, or concerns as necessary.
• Schedule pickup and delivery times; consider weather, traffic, miles, and service rules.
• Follow procedures regarding loads to ensure shipment integrity and RXO brand.
• Maintain and update information in operating systems.
• Research databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects.
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure carrier charges are accurate.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Military experience or equivalent

Job description

RXO is seeking an Associate Specialist, Carrier Procurement to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for freight movement across North America. You will build carrier relationships, communicate with carriers and customers, and ensure timely, cost-effective shipments.

Day-to-day responsibilities include scheduling pickups, following procedures for loads, updating systems, researching potential leads, making cold calls, and assisting with back-end billing and invoicing to ensure accurate carrier