Strategic Transportation Sourcing Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Stable, long-term career opportunity

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative, team-oriented work

Job summary

JRP (James River Petroleum) is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers for fuel delivery operations. The role oversees carrier relationships, negotiates rates, maintains agreements, coordinates billing, and monitors market conditions for reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions.

The position is office-based in Ashland, VA, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or related field preferred.
• Experience with carrier management, freight rates, transportation markets, or third-party transportation preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 thinking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JRP (James River Petroleum) is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers for fuel delivery operations. The role oversees carrier relationships, negotiates rates, maintains agreements, coordinates billing, and monitors market conditions for reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions.

The position is office-based in Ashland, VA, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k)