Strategic Transportation Sourcing & Carrier Manager

James River Petroleum; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Career growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

James River Petroleum seeks a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers for fuel delivery operations. You will oversee carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and monitor market conditions to ensure reliable, cost-effective transport.

Join a team focused on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement while coordinating with Billing, Procurement, Dispatch, and IT to optimize transportation processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers and transportation providers.
• Solicit bids and negotiate freight rates, fuel surcharges, and other transportation costs.
• Establish and maintain carrier agreements, pricing, and approved rates.
• Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary carrier options to support Dispatch and operational needs.
• Monitor transportation market conditions, rates, and availability to support pricing and forecasting.
• Analyze historical transportation data and market trends to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinate with Billing to verify, reconcile, and resolve carrier invoices.
• Partner with Procurement, Dispatch, Billing, and IT to improve transportation processes, controls, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate carrier, rate, contract, and related transportation information within applicable systems.
• Support operational continuity by identifying transportation resources and alternatives as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

James River Petroleum seeks a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers for fuel delivery operations. You will oversee carrier relationships, negotiate rates, and monitor market conditions to ensure reliable, cost-effective transport.

Join a team focused on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement while coordinating with Billing, Procurement, Dispatch, and IT to optimize transportation processes.