Senior Carrier Partnerships Architect

Rlglobal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rlglobal is seeking a Strategic Procurement Executive in Indianapolis to lead sourcing, carrier relationships, and load coverage for truckload operations, focusing on margins and service excellence.

You will develop carriers, negotiate rates, coordinate pickups and on-time delivery, and leverage TMS and load boards to optimize freight movements while maintaining high client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in a full truckload environment.
• Experience with transportation management systems and load boards (McLeod preferred).
• Knowledge of modes: dry van, expedited, flatbed, intermodal.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continually develop relationships with customers and carriers.
• Ensure freight is covered from pickup to on-time delivery.
• Recruit and source contract carriers and validate eligibility.
• Present multiple transportation options to customers.
• Negotiate rates with partner carriers to maintain competitive pricing.
• Dispatch carriers and update loads in the TMS.
• Maintain contact with carriers and internal partners on issues.
• Track and trace freight movements from origin to destination.
• Develop the carrier base with outbound calls to expand coverage.
• Communicate daily with partner carriers about equipment and haul needs.
• Utilize truck lists and load boards to match customer needs.
• Input information into the TMS to ensure data integrity.
• Provide unmatched customer service through daily conversations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

McLeod TMS

Load boards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rlglobal is seeking a Strategic Procurement Executive in Indianapolis to lead sourcing, carrier relationships, and load coverage for truckload operations, focusing on margins and service excellence.

You will develop carriers, negotiate rates, coordinate pickups and on-time delivery, and leverage TMS and load boards to optimize freight movements while maintaining high client satisfaction.