Sr. Carrier Procurement Specialist II, Last Mile

Uber Freight; Frisco (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Freight is looking for a Sr. Carrier Procurement Specialist II to enhance vendor relationships and drive financial improvements within transportation operations. This role requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, focusing on optimizing procurement strategies within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in negotiation and project management, contributing to Uber Freight's commitment to intelligent logistics.

Benefits

Company sponsored health plan

Dental and vision benefits

401k match

Financial and mental wellness benefits

Parental leave

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Performance or sales incentive bonus program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in transportation procurement, supply chain management, or carrier sourcing.
• Proven experience managing final mile carrier relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills to enhance vendor performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor negotiations to improve financial performance.
• Develop standardized negotiation methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement software (e.g., SAP, Ariba)

Job description

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About The Role

Uber Freight is seeking a highly skilled Transportation Procurement and Strategy Manager to lead vendor sourcing and management for supply chain and transportation operations. This role focuses on optimizing vendor relationships, driving financial improvements, and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a passion for advancing transportation strategies within a dynamic, innovative environment.

Schedule: FT

Job Type: Remote

Salary Type: Salary

Job Level: P4

About The Role

Uber Freight is seeking a highly skilled Transportation Procurement and Strategy Manager to lead vendor sourcing and management for supply chain and transportation operations. This role focuses on optimizing vendor relationships, driving financial improvements, and aligning procurement strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a passion for advancing transportation strategies within a dynamic, innovative environment.

What The Candidate Will Do

• Lead vendor negotiations and pricing strategies to enhance financial performance across international supply chain services.
• Develop and implement standardized negotiation methodologies, ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships to support transportation and supply chain strategy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to execute strategic procurement projects.
• Design and implement procurement strategies for both individual projects and broader organizational goals.
• Oversee stakeholder and partner team initiatives to deliver valuable projects while resolving obstacles effectively.
• Draft data-driven proposals, setting clear expectations and requirements for external vendors and internal teams.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges throughout the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and compliance.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation procurement, supply chain management, or carrier sourcing and negotiations.
• Proven experience managing final mile carrier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong analytical skills.
• Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar TMS/ERP systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive cost savings and improve vendor performance.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, carrier management, or transportation strategy, particularly in last mile or box truck logistics.
• Experience working with remote or globally distributed teams.
• Background in managing complex logistics operations or strategic sourcing projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., data modeling, pivot tables) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with sustainability or green procurement practices in transportation and logistics.
• Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.
• Knowledge of legal and compliance aspects of procurement contracts.
• Financial acumen to analyze procurement performance and drive cost efficiency.
  
  

Benefits & Compensation For U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more. US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight is a market-leading enterprise technology company powering intelligent logistics. With a suite of end-to-end logistics applications, managed services and an expansive carrier network, Uber Freight advances supply chains and moves the world’s goods. Today, the company manages nearly $20B of freight and one of the largest networks of carriers. It is backed by best-in-class investors and provides services for 1 in 3 Fortune 500 companies, including Del Monte Foods, Nestle, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and more. For more, visit www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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