Procurement Specialist

Automated Logistics Systems, inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Safe Harbor contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Automated Logistics Systems (ALS) is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI to source, onboard, and manage strategic carrier partnerships within the Managed Service Department. You will support carrier negotiations, procurement events, contracts, cost analysis, rate management, and performance.

This role focuses on optimizing transportation costs, improving service quality, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities through strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
• Experience sourcing, onboarding, and managing carrier partnerships is preferred.
• Ability to analyze transportation costs and negotiate favorable terms.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard carriers that align with ALS goals.
• Monitor carrier performance and conduct regular reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Support RFQ events, negotiations, and procurement strategy.
• Analyze transportation costs and market trends to optimize spend.
• Maintain accurate, competitive rate data within TMS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Relationship management

Sourcing & procurement

Job description

Automated Logistics Systems (ALS) is a family-owned third-party logistics provider focused on delivering innovative transportation and supply chain solutions for customers across North America. Our team works closely with carriers, customers, and internal partners to create efficient, reliable, and cost-effective transportation solutions.

Purpose of the Role:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and managing strategic carrier partnerships within the Managed Service Department. This role supports carrier negotiations, procurement events, contracts, cost analysis, rate management, and carrier performance.

The Procurement Specialist serves as a key connection between carriers, customers, and internal teams, helping optimize transportation costs, improve service quality, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement through strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Top Responsibilities:

• Carrier Partnership Management: Source, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard carriers that align with customer requirements and ALS goals. Build strong, long-term relationships with carriers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Carrier Performance Management: Monitor carrier scorecards and key performance metrics, conduct regular performance reviews, and work with carriers to address opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Procurement & RFQ Management: Support and manage RFQ events, including negotiations, implementation, annual procurement events, and ad-hoc sourcing projects.
• Market & Cost Analysis: Analyze transportation costs, monitor market conditions and industry trends, and identify opportunities to improve service levels and optimize transportation spend.
• Rate Management: Manage and maintain transportation rates within TMS, ensuring accurate, competitive, and efficient rate management.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Network Partner Management
• Cost Optimization

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus compensation
• 401(k) Safe Harbor contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Family-owned company with a collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join ALS?

At ALS, you'll have the opportunity to play a meaningful role in how transportation networks operate. This position combines procurement, analytics, negotiation, and relationship management, giving you the opportunity to directly influence carrier performance, customer satisfaction, and transportation costs.
If you're someone who enjoys working with data, negotiating with partners, solving problems, and finding ways to make transportation networks more efficient, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with ALS.