East Coast Drayage Procurement Leader

MaC VC; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible time off

Job summary

Flexport is seeking a Drayage Procurement Manager to own procurement, pricing, and allocation strategy for East Coast markets. You will build a carrier network, negotiate rates, and act as a market expert, collaborating with Sales, Demand, and Carrier Management teams to drive profitability and growth.

You will oversee carrier onboarding, pricing, RFPs, and cost reductions while aligning with internal stakeholders on service performance and technology adoption.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 5-7+ years of experience in trucking, freight forwarding, or related supply chain.
• Proven experience in carrier or partner-facing roles including procurement and management.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Deep knowledge of the North American drayage market and industry trends.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work 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 across East Coast markets with contracts and insurance in order.
• Act as the Drayage Market expert, providing updates and insights on market conditions and nuances.
• Manage carrier pricing by executing buy-side strategies and leading RFPs.
• Partner with Sales and Demand teams on client solutions and growth initiatives.
• Proactively farm your carrier network to drive cost reductions and update tariffs and rate structures.
• Drive P&L by providing data inputs for planning and supporting invoicing, audits, and disputes.
• Collaborate with Carrier Management to align on service performance and tech adoption.
• Own and manage the allocation strategy across markets and ensure tool accuracy.
• Partner with Procurement Technology to represent business needs for new tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

5-7+ years trucking/freight forwarding/supply chain

Job description

Flexport is seeking a Drayage Procurement Manager to own procurement, pricing, and allocation strategy for East Coast markets. You will build a carrier network, negotiate rates, and act as a market expert, collaborating with Sales, Demand, and Carrier Management teams to drive profitability and growth.

You will oversee carrier onboarding, pricing, RFPs, and cost reductions while aligning with internal stakeholders on service performance and technology adoption.