Strategic Multimodal Logistics Procurement Lead

Maersk; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maersk in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement and multimodal sourcing across drayage, ocean, cross-border, LCL, air, and 4PL. In this individual contributor role, you will manage vendor sourcing, quotations, rate cards, procurement proposals, and supplier relationships while ensuring the customer maintains visibility and final approval.

This role shapes procurement strategy, drives cost savings, and supports a major customer in a highly collaborative

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, ideally in logistics or 4PL environments.
• Sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating with transportation suppliers.
• Ability to manage proposals, rate cards, and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of indirect goods and services for the customer and business operations.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with transportation suppliers across multiple modes.
• Manage annual drayage/first-mile tender, maintain rate cards, and provide quotes to operations.
• Develop pricing proposals and procurement recommendations for customer review and approval.
• Review freight audits, validate disputed rates, and coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and participate in regular procurement check-ins with the customer.
• Monitor vendor performance, contractual compliance, and policy alignment.

Skills

Procurement experience

Logistics sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Maersk in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement and multimodal sourcing across drayage, ocean, cross-border, LCL, air, and 4PL. In this individual contributor role, you will manage vendor sourcing, quotations, rate cards, procurement proposals, and supplier relationships while ensuring the customer maintains visibility and final approval.

This role shapes procurement strategy, drives cost savings, and supports a major customer in a highly collaborative