Strategic Carrier Procurement Specialist

STG Express; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Commission Eligible

STG Benefits Program

Job summary

STG Logistics in Compton, CA seeks a Carrier Procurement professional to develop strategic carrier relationships and secure reliable, cost-effective transportation capacity. You will collaborate with Operations, Customer Success, and Sales to execute procurement strategies and strengthen the carrier network for industry-leading service.

The role requires strong negotiation, market awareness, and operational discipline to build long-term carrier partnerships and support profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in transportation.
• 2+ years in transportation, logistics, freight brokerage, or carrier procurement.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with carrier partners to expand STG's transportation network.
• Source transportation capacity while balancing service, cost, and profitability objectives.
• Negotiate rates and transportation solutions that support customer expectations and company financial goals.
• Manage carrier performance by ensuring on-time service, shipment visibility, and proactive communication throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to grow carrier participation across multiple lanes, regions, and customer portfolios.
• Partner with Operations, Customer Success, and Sales to support customer growth, service recovery, and capacity planning.
• Resolve carrier issues, claims, and accessorials while maintaining long-term relationships.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen carrier partnerships, and enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

STG Logistics in Compton, CA seeks a Carrier Procurement professional to develop strategic carrier relationships and secure reliable, cost-effective transportation capacity. You will collaborate with Operations, Customer Success, and Sales to execute procurement strategies and strengthen the carrier network for industry-leading service.

The role requires strong negotiation, market awareness, and operational discipline to build long-term carrier partnerships and support profitable growth.