Transportation Procurement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Long-term career opportunity

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

JRP (James River Petroleum) in Ashland, VA, is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers supporting our fuel delivery operations.

This office-based role oversees carrier relationships, negotiates rates, maintains agreements, and coordinates billing while monitoring market conditions for reliable, cost-effective transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of carrier management, freight rates, and market conditions is desired.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with third-party carriers.
• Solicit bids and negotiate freight rates, fuel surcharges, and costs.
• Establish and maintain carrier agreements, pricing, and rates.
• Develop multiple carrier options to support Dispatch and operations.
• Monitor market conditions, rates, and availability for pricing and forecasting.
• Analyze transportation data to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
• Coordinate with Billing to verify, reconcile, and resolve invoices.
• Partner with Procurement, Dispatch, Billing, and IT to improve processes.
• Maintain accurate carrier, rate, contract data in systems.
• Support continuity by identifying transportation resources as needed.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in transportation/logistics procurement

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1985, JRP is a privately held, technology-driven distributor of diesel fuel, lubricants, and related petroleum and fuel management solutions serving customers nationwide. Headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, we combine knowledgeable teams, innovative technology, data-driven insights, and strong customer partnerships to deliver reliable, efficient fuel solutions. Our culture is built on safety, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous innovation, with a focus on helping customers operate more efficiently while providing meaningful opportunities for our employees to grow.

Position Summary

JRP is seeking a Transportation Procurement Specialist to source and manage third-party transportation providers supporting our fuel delivery operations. This role will oversee carrier relationships, negotiate transportation rates, maintain agreements, coordinate billing, and monitor market conditions to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions.

Why Join JRP?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment

Compensation

$70,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, procurement, logistics, freight brokerage, or a 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.

Work Environment

This is primarily an office-based role within a fast-paced transportation and logistics environment requiring regular communication with internal teams, carriers, and business partners.