Strategic Carrier Procurement Specialist

Sheer Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheer Logistics is seeking a Carrier Procurement Representative in Chicago to provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. You will match, negotiate, and book carrier capacity, leveraging technology to optimize pricing and ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with operations, build strong carrier relationships, and pursue new procurement opportunities while maintaining a thorough understanding of market conditions and company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years building carrier relationships and booking loads.
• Experience with multiple transportation modes (LTL, Truckload, Partial, Intermodal, Expedited).

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of accountability for carriers, matching, negotiating, and booking equipment with available freight.
• Develop relationships with trucking company contacts and resolve problems.
• Use logistics platforms to negotiate prices and drive automation.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure best carrier for safety and service.
• Communicate shipment details accurately at the point of sale.
• Understand market conditions to inform carrier buying decisions.
• Pursue new carrier acquisition via cold calls, research, and lead generation.

Skills

Carrier relationships

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sheer Logistics is seeking a Carrier Procurement Representative in Chicago to provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. You will match, negotiate, and book carrier capacity, leveraging technology to optimize pricing and ensure on-time delivery.

You will collaborate with operations, build strong carrier relationships, and pursue new procurement opportunities while maintaining a thorough understanding of market conditions and company standards.