Carrier Procurement Specialist

Company: RXO
Location: Charleston
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Solutions driven success.RXO brings together massive capacity, cutting-edge technology and industry-leading expertise to keep shippers and carriers ahead of the marketplace. At RXO, we're looking for innovative and collaborative employees who are committed to solving our customers' challenges. We know we can do big things when we work together - so join us on our mission to disrupt the industry.As the Specialist, Carrier Procurement, you will source, negotiate and secure carriers to move available freight in a timely and cost-effective manner. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.What you'll do on a typical day:

• Cultivate strong core carrier relationships while negotiating and securing carriers to move freight
• Maintain continuous communication with carriers and customers to ensure a high-quality freight movement process
• Ensure all parties are informed of route changes, delays, freight concerns or other issues as necessary
• Schedule pickup and delivery appointment times; use discretion and insight when considering all factors affecting timeframe, including weather, traffic, miles, service rules, etc.
• Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand
• Accurately maintain and update information in the company's operating systems
• Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects
• Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate What you need to succeed at RXO:At a minimum, you'll need:
  • 1 year of procurement experience It'd be great if you also have:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
    • 1 year of transportation experience
    • 2 years of sales or customer service experience
    • The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limitsWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.Review RXO's candidate privacy statement

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