Strategic Carrier Sourcing Specialist

RXO Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Pre-tax accounts

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career and Leadership Development

Paid time off

Job summary

RXO Inc. is hiring a Specialist, Carrier Procurement in Phoenix, AZ to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for freight movements. You will maintain carrier relationships, communicate with customers, and ensure timely, cost-effective shipments.

The role requires 1 year in procurement and related transportation experience, with a background in sales or customer service valued. RXO offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of procurement experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 1 year of transportation experience
• 2 years of sales or customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
• Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times; consider weather, traffic, miles, service rules and other factors
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure shipment integrity
• Accurately maintain and update information in the company's operating systems
• Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure carrier charges are accurate

Skills

Carrier negotiation

Carrier relationships

Communication

Cold calling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

RXO Inc. is hiring a Specialist, Carrier Procurement in Phoenix, AZ to source, negotiate, and secure carriers for freight movements. You will maintain carrier relationships, communicate with customers, and ensure timely, cost-effective shipments.

The role requires 1 year in procurement and related transportation experience, with a background in sales or customer service valued. RXO offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.