Procurement Manager

RXO, Inc.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Pre-tax accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead transportation procurement, develop new carrier sources, conduct bids, and select carriers. You will leverage your experience to drive results while supporting RXO’s growth in North America.

Join a fast‑growing global company and help set strategy around mode buying, onboard carriers, analyze rates, prepare bid packages, and partner with sales and account management to deliver service and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience.
• 5 years of experience in carrier procurement with an emphasis on carrier rate negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the customer and their logistics needs through customer calls, interaction with sales team, research, correspondence.
• Help set strategy around mode buying and leveraging; develop key initiatives, best practices, and processes within the team.
• Support the growth of new customers and the expansion of existing customers.
• Work with Customer and Account Management teams to create solutions that meet service and cost levels.
• Onboard carriers that expand service offerings such as international, temperature control, special equipment, etc.
• Determine carrier rates and KPIs; analyze rates and make decisions on awards while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy.
• Prepare bid package for carriers, including cover letter, customer profile, freight profile, locations, photos, operational considerations, pricing requirements and targets, fuel table, and accessorial target costs.
• Recommend cost‑saving strategies that are beneficial to our customers as well as equitable to the carriers.
• Analyze materials in the context of freight profile, customer’s needs, and RXO’s marketing strategy to develop pricing approach and type of proposal to be submitted.
• Communicate end results of negotiations to internal audience for coordination and communication to customer.

Skills

Carrier procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Accelerate your career at RXO

RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting‑edge technology at the center, we’re revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

As a Procurement Manager at RXO, you will handle transportation procurement functions, including developing new carrier sources, conducting bids, and selecting carriers. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and RXO. If you’re ready to embrace the challenge of working for a fast‑growing global company, we have an opportunity for you to grow with RXO.

What Your Day‑to‑day Will Look Like

• Develop understanding of the customer and their logistics needs through customer calls, interaction with sales team, research, correspondence, etc.
• Help set strategy around mode buying and leveraging; develop key initiatives, best practices, and processes within the team
• Support the growth of new customers and the expansion of existing customers
• Work with Customer and Account Management teams to create solutions that meet service and cost levels
• Onboard carriers that expand service offerings such as international, temperature control, special equipment, etc.
• Determine carrier rates and KPIs; analyze rates and make decisions on awards while remaining compliant with the overall sourcing strategy
• Prepare bid package for carriers, including cover letter, customer profile, freight profile, locations, photos, operational considerations, pricing requirements and targets, fuel table, and accessorial target costs
• Recommend cost‑saving strategies that are beneficial to our customers as well as equitable to the carriers
• Analyze materials in the context of freight profile, customer’s needs, and RXO’s marketing strategy to develop pricing approach and type of proposal to be submitted
• Communicate end results of negotiations to internal audience for coordination and communication to customer

At a Minimum, You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of experience in carrier procurement with an emphasis on carrier rate negotiations

It’d Be Great If You Also Have

• In‑depth knowledge of carrier operations
• Proven lane/rate negotiation skills
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to interact and communicate well with all internal and external customers

Why Join Us

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
• Pre‑tax accounts to help streamline eligible expenses
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career and Leadership Development Programs
• Paid time off, company holidays, and volunteer days

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve. We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.