Job Description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Carrier Management and Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and management of transportation services across all modes (small package, less-than-truckload, truckload, intermodal, ocean, air, etc.). This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing carrier relationships, and driving cost optimization while maintaining service quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset to support our evolving logistics needs.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for transportation services to meet cost, service, and capacity requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with carriers and logistics service providers across all transportation modes.
• Evaluate and select transportation partners based on performance, cost, capacity, and service metrics.
• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, planning, procurement, finance) to align logistics strategies with overall business objectives.
• Analyze freight spend and transportation data to identify cost-saving opportunities, route optimization, and process improvements.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulations, and capacity changes to proactively manage risk and ensure continuity of service.
• Lead bid events/RFQs and manage the sourcing calendar.
• Ensure compliance with all transportation-related regulations, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field highly preferred, or commensurate training and experience required
• 5+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Required experience in LTL, parcel, and ECOM procurement.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international transportation markets and regulations.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing carrier contracts.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and ERP software.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), web-based, and Windows based software
• Excellent professional level written and verbal communication skills - ability to interface and communicate effectively with multiple functional groups, geographic regions, different levels of internal and external client organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, other departments, and interact with various work behavior styles
• Highly self-motivated with ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines within an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
• Change Management: ability to make an effective case for change and to drive progress within the organization

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as CTL, APICS, or CSCM
• Experience with digital freight platforms or procurement software
• Understanding of sustainability practices in logistics

Additional Information

** Why Work With Us?**

• A culture of innovation, collaboration and teamwork
• Training and opportunities to grow within the company
• Medical, dental, vision benefits (comprehensive coverage with low premiums)
• 401k w/ employer match and life insurance at no cost to our employees
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and disability insurance

** Work Environment/Physical Requirements**

This job operates an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and smartphones.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbal/written), converse with, and exchange information with others. The employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally move between their workspace and office machinery. The person in this position must operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine, printer, calculator; pull/retrieve/file documents in a filing cabinet. May need to position oneself to move between tight, high, or low spaces. Seeing abilities required by this job include detecting/identifying/recognizing/inspecting objects close to the employee, within a distance, peripherally, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation commensurate with years of experience, qualifications, education, skills, and abilities.

Our most important asset is our People

Conectiv’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.