Transportation Procurement Manager

Position Summary The Transportation Procurement Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, pricing, and carrier relationship strategies to support a high-performing final mile delivery network. This role manages the end-to-end procurement lifecycle-from identifying and onboarding carriers to negotiating rates, managing contracts, and maintaining rate cards. This individual will play a critical role in optimizing cost, service quality, and carrier performance while partnering cross-functionally with logistics operations, sales, and client services teams. Key Responsibilities Carrier Sourcing & Network Development * Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified transportation partners aligned to network needs * Develop and maintain a robust carrier pipeline across key markets and service types * Assess carrier capabilities including fleet, coverage, service levels, and compliance Rate Negotiation & Cost Optimization * Lead pricing negotiations with carriers to achieve competitive, market-aligned rates * Analyze market trends and benchmark pricing to drive cost efficiencies * Continuously evaluate and improve procurement strategies to reduce cost-to-serve Contract Management * Own the development, negotiation, and execution of carrier agreements * Ensure contracts meet legal, compliance, insurance, and operational requirements * Maintain contract lifecycle management including renewals, amendments, and performance terms Account & Carrier Relationship Management * Serve as the primary point of contact for key carrier partners * Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure service reliability and performance * Collaborate with operations to resolve service issues and drive continuous improvement Rate Card Development & Management * Create, maintain, and optimize rate cards * Ensure alignment between procurement costs and pricing structures * Support margin management through accurate and strategic rate design Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics, or supply chain * Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset * Experience managing carrier relationships and contracts * Familiarity with last-mile logistics networks preferred * Proficiency in Excel, Power BI Core Competencies * Strategic Sourcing * Negotiation & Influencing * Financial & Pricing Acumen * Relationship Management * Process Optimization * Cross-functional Collaboration Success Metrics * Cost savings and rate competitiveness * Carrier performance and service levels * Network coverage and capacity reliability * Accuracy and effectiveness of rate cards * Contract compliance and risk mitigation Compensation This role falls under Comp Band 6, with an annual base compensation expected to be between $100,000 and $122,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Work Location This position is based at OneRail's headquarters in Orlando, FL (ZIP 32819) and may be open to remote work. While on-site presence may be required, remote candidates will be considered, with preference given to those located in the Central Florida area.