Capacity Procurement Representative
The Capacity Procurement Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for negotiating carrier rates to meet load and margin goals while managing freight movement and ensuring on-time delivery. This role involves leveraging the Carrier360 platform to optimize freight tendering and carrier relationships, acting as a liaison between internal teams and carriers to deliver best-in-class service and operational efficiency in a dynamic supply chain environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Logistics & Warehouse.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Under routine supervision, the Capacity Procurement Representative will secure carrier capacity, negotiate competitive rates to meet load demand and margin goals, and deliver excellent service execution. You will market and leverage the Carrier360 platform to increase efficiency and visibility across freight movements and build a reliable carrier base.
- Negotiate with carriers to secure optimal purchase rates that meet revenue and margin objectives
- Tender loads and maintain accurate shipment and customer records using the Carrier360 platform
- Act as the liaison between internal stakeholders and carriers to ensure loads are covered and executed on time
- Monitor freight in transit by obtaining carrier updates and proactively manage exceptions to support on-time pickup and delivery
- Communicate service failures and operational issues to internal teams to reduce cost and inefficiency
- Verify carrier authenticity and tracking details prior to scheduled pickup
- Partner with internal sales, operations, and safety teams to promote best-in-class service and compliance
- Stay current on market and supply chain trends to inform negotiation strategies and capacity planning
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience — OR equivalent demonstrated skills through education, training, or related experience
- Ability to work across multiple shifts (including nights and/or weekends if needed)
- Strong professional communication skills, both internal and external
- Proven ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with carriers and customers
- Comfortable processing information with a high level of accuracy and making informed decisions
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing directives, and perform under pressure
- Experience holding others accountable and conducting difficult conversations when required
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Transportation/Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
- Up to 1 year of experience in transportation/logistics, business administration, account management, or equivalent military experience
This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.
Work Schedule
- Standard shift: Tuesday – Saturday (may require flexibility depending on operational needs)
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base pay: $67,208 per year (estimated). Starting pay may vary based on skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications.
- May be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with company plans.
- Benefits for full-time employees may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off (vacation and sick time), six weeks paid maternity leave plus two weeks paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.
Why this role matters
This role supports freight movement reliability and margin protection by ensuring the right carriers are engaged at the right rates and shipments are executed with timely communication. If you enjoy relationship-driven work, negotiating, and using logistics platforms to improve operational performance, this role offers immediate impact and growth opportunities within a logistics environment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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