Remote Carrier Procurement Lead

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Carrier Procurement Manager for Road US. You will source, onboard and manage carriers across modes, lead contract negotiations, and drive performance via scorecards and SLAs.

The role focuses on high-value, high-risk, and pharmaceutical freight with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation and cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Brokerage and Customer Solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in transportation, logistics, or carrier procurement.
• Experience sourcing and managing carriers for high-value, high-risk, or pharmaceutical freight.
• Experience negotiating transportation contracts.
• Experience working in brokerage, asset-based transportation, or 3PL environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute carrier procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, service requirements, and cost targets.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard carriers across multiple transportation modes, building a reliable and scalable carrier network.
• Identify and manage carriers specializing in high-risk, high-value, and pharmaceutical freight, ensuring adherence to strict standards.
• Lead contract negotiations with carriers, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and SLAs.
• Establish and maintain carrier performance management frameworks, including scorecards, KPIs, and business reviews.
• Monitor carrier performance related to service, cost, compliance, and risk; drive corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations, Brokerage, and Customer Solutions teams to align carrier capabilities with customer requirements.
• Ensure all carriers meet regulatory, safety, insurance, and compliance standards.
• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate capacity constraints.
• Analyze market trends and rate changes to adjust procurement strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and reduce costs.
• Support development of preferred carrier programs and long-term partnerships.
• Maintain accurate carrier records and documentation.

Skills

Carrier procurement

Negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics in Lancaster, TX is seeking a Carrier Procurement Manager for Road US. You will source, onboard and manage carriers across modes, lead contract negotiations, and drive performance via scorecards and SLAs.

The role focuses on high-value, high-risk, and pharmaceutical freight with a strong emphasis on compliance, risk mitigation and cross-functional teamwork with Operations, Brokerage and Customer Solutions.